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How a Viewer Call-In Vote Banned Andy Kaufman From SNL

Why was Andy Kaufman fired from SNL? The comedian's fate was decided by viewers in a bizarre call-in vote that permanently banned him from the show.

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TVLine·12d ago·3 min read

CBS wanted a dinosaur on Gilligan's Island to compete with Mister Ed; creator Sherwood Schwartz refused

A CBS producer wanted Gilligan's Island to introduce a dinosaur, in order for the show to compete with Mister Ed, before creator Sherwood Schwartz shut it down.

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TVLine·20d ago·4 min read

Before Kelly Bundy: Christina Applegate's Forgotten Role in ABC's 'Heart of the City'

One year before Christina Applegate played Kelly Bundy on Married... with Children, she starred as Robert Desiderio's daughter in ABC's Heart of the City.

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TVLine·20d ago·4 min read

Mark Harmon's Early Career: 1970s Roles on Classic Crime Dramas Before NCIS

Mark Harmon began his career in the 1970s with several roles on crime dramas, including "Emergency!" "Police Woman," and "240-Robert."

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TVLine·21d ago·2 min read

5 TV Stars Who Were Fired From Their Own Sitcoms: Behind-the-Scenes Drama

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Christopher Titus Reveals How Refusing Fox's Demand to Break Up His Sitcom's Couple Led to Its Cancellation

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James Beard Pioneered the Television Cooking Show in 1946

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How Discovery Channel's "The New Detectives" Inspired the Creation of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"

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How Mayim Bialik's Failed Fox Sitcom "Molloy" Led to Her Breakout Role on "Blossom"

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How ABC's X-rating of a "Barney Miller" Episode Backfired and Boosted Ratings

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How Star Trek's Transporter Effect Was Borrowed from The Outer Limits

Before Star Trek used its famous transporter effect, The Outer Limits created a similar visual using metallic dust and intense lighting.

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TVLine·28d ago·2 min read

How the short-lived 1982 sitcom 'One of the Boys' launched Dana Carvey and Nathan Lane's careers

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How the 1988 Writers' Strike Led to Jonathan Frakes Growing Riker's Iconic Beard on Star Trek: TNG

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Bill Bixby's Forgotten 1980s Sitcom: 'Goodnight, Beantown'

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Carroll O'Connor's Shift from Archie Bunker to Police Chief Bill Gillespie in In the Heat of the Night

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How a Viewer Call-In Vote Banned Andy Kaufman From SNL

How "Maude's Dilemma" Abortion Episode Sparked Delayed Backlash

Famous Actors Who Guest-Starred on M*A*S*H Before They Were Stars

George Clooney's Early Role on 'Roseanne' Before His 'ER' Breakthrough

CBS wanted a dinosaur on Gilligan's Island to compete with Mister Ed; creator Sherwood Schwartz refused

Before Kelly Bundy: Christina Applegate's Forgotten Role in ABC's 'Heart of the City'

Mark Harmon's Early Career: 1970s Roles on Classic Crime Dramas Before NCIS

5 TV Stars Who Were Fired From Their Own Sitcoms: Behind-the-Scenes Drama

Christopher Titus Reveals How Refusing Fox's Demand to Break Up His Sitcom's Couple Led to Its Cancellation

James Beard Pioneered the Television Cooking Show in 1946

How Discovery Channel's "The New Detectives" Inspired the Creation of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"

How Mayim Bialik's Failed Fox Sitcom "Molloy" Led to Her Breakout Role on "Blossom"

How ABC's X-rating of a "Barney Miller" Episode Backfired and Boosted Ratings

How Star Trek's Transporter Effect Was Borrowed from The Outer Limits

How the short-lived 1982 sitcom 'One of the Boys' launched Dana Carvey and Nathan Lane's careers

How the 1988 Writers' Strike Led to Jonathan Frakes Growing Riker's Iconic Beard on Star Trek: TNG

Bill Bixby's Forgotten 1980s Sitcom: 'Goodnight, Beantown'

Carroll O'Connor's Shift from Archie Bunker to Police Chief Bill Gillespie in In the Heat of the Night

Famous Actors Who Guest-Starred on MAS*H Before They Were Stars