Norman Lear Drew Inspiration for Archie Bunker from His Own Father
You know how they always say write what you know? Well, Norman Lear seemed to take that advice and it almost certainly turned him into […]
Month: September 2024
‘All in the Family’: Executive Producer Reveals Carroll O’Connor Was ‘Difficult and Often Abusive’ on Set
When Carroll O’Connor took on the role of Archie Bunker on All in the Family, show creator Norman Lear couldn’t have imagined that some of the character’s […]
“Jean Stapleton from ‘All in the Family’ Nearly Took on a TV Detective Role – But Walked Away Saying ‘This Isn’t for Me’
Shortly after leaving her career-defining role as sweet but naïve Edith Bunker on All in the Family, actor Jean Stapleton was offered another role of a lifetime. She […]
‘Three’s Company’: How a Single Photo Shoot Caused the Show to Implode
Comedic misunderstandings are a key pillar in the world of TV sitcoms. And perhaps no show applied this approach has consistently as Three’s Company. The series […]
4 Sylvie Brett moments we love on Chicago Fire (and 3 we hate)
The new season of Chicago Fire is nearly upon us, and with it, the exit of Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer). The character will be stepping […]
‘Three’s Company’: Joyce DeWitt Couldn’t Understand Suzanne Somers’ All Business Approach to Acting
Actor Suzanne Somers had a highly publicized feud with her Three’s Company castmates. But upon reflecting on their grudge, Somers felt that her business mind got in the way […]
Why Chicago Fire’s Severide Hasn’t Been Promoted Explained By Showrunner
Showrunner Andrea Newman explains why Kelly Severide hasn’t been promoted in Chicago Fire. Taylor Kinney is arguably the face of Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise, […]
Chicago Fire Season 13: Behind-the-scenes Photos Take You Closer to Taylor Kinney’s Return as Kelly Severide
Taylor Kinney is back as Kelly Severide in a brand new Chicago Fire season 13 behind-the-scenes image. Squad 3’s leader is one of very few […]
The Controversy Surrounding John Ritter’s Show
Actor John Ritter hoped to realize the same success he had in Three’s Company with his spin-off show Three’s a Crowd. But certain decisions made with the program didn’t sit […]
As Chicago Fire Casts Station 19 Vet As New Fire Chief, I’m More Relieved Than Ever That Boden Can Still Come Back
Chicago Fire ended Season 12 back in the spring with a big question: who will replace Wallace Boden as Chief of Firehouse 51 following his […]
