Richard Thomas: Why Did He Leave The Waltons If It Was His Biggest Paycheck?
Richard Thomas: Why Did He Leave The Waltons If It Was His Biggest Paycheck?
For fans of The Waltons, Richard Thomas will always be John-Boy — the earnest, bookish oldest son of a Depression-era Virginia family.
Why Gabby Hayes Left Hopalong Cassidy (It Wasn't Over the Script)
Why Gabby Hayes Left Hopalong Cassidy (It Wasn't Over the Script)
Gabby Hayes may be remembered as the ultimate scruffy sidekick of Western cinema, but when he walked away from the Hopalong Cassidy series in 1939, it wasn't because of creative differences or a bad script.
What Jack Elam Was Like in Real Life Will Blow Every Western Fan's Mind
What Jack Elam Was Like in Real Life Will Blow Every Western Fan's Mind
If you only know Jack Elam as the bug-eyed gunslinger from a hundred Westerns, brace yourself — the real guy was nothing like the characters he played.
Paul McCartney Rejected Ozzy Osbourne — and the Excuse Is Wild
Paul McCartney Rejected Ozzy Osbourne — and the Excuse Is Wild
It's not every day a Beatle turns you down, but that's exactly what happened to Ozzy Osbourne.
Alan Ladd's Mysterious Death Still Doesn't Add Up
Alan Ladd's Mysterious Death Still Doesn't Add Up
By 1954, Alan Ladd was Hollywood royalty. Star of Shane, cover boy for fan magazines, and one of the most popular actors on Earth.
At Almost 101, She Is the Oldest Living Actress
At Almost 101, She Is the Oldest Living Actress
Hollywood doesn't usually let you age in peace — unless you're her. While most stars fade into obscurity or tabloid nostalgia, she's still around, still sharp, and officially the oldest living Oscar winner.
Frank Sinatra Left Behind a Fortune So Big, It Made His Family Filthy Rich
Frank Sinatra Left Behind a Fortune So Big, It Made His Family Filthy Rich
Frank Sinatra didn't just leave behind a legacy — he left behind one of the most carefully divided celebrity fortunes in Hollywood history.
Everyone Turned On Chevy Chase, And Now We Finally Know Why
Everyone Turned On Chevy Chase, And Now We Finally Know Why
For a stretch of the late 70s through the early 90s, Chevy Chase was everywhere.
What Was Ward Bond Like in Real Life? The Truth Was Worse Than You Heard
What Was Ward Bond Like in Real Life? The Truth Was Worse Than You Heard
Ward Bond was in everything. The Searchers. It's a Wonderful Life. The Maltese Falcon. He was the guy in the background who somehow always stuck out—big, blustery, and usually yelling at somebody.
The BBC Betrayed Him — Where's Russ Abbot Now?
The BBC Betrayed Him — Where's Russ Abbot Now?
Russ Abbot was once the face of British comedy. If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you didn't just know his name — you heard his theme tune every Saturday night.