When it comes to golden age TV stars, few names stick out like Dick Van Dyke. As the star of his eponymous sitcom, he cultivated a squeaky clean image for himself—one which, as it turned out, became the perfect cover for a life filled with dirty little secrets. This living legend’s story is a lot more complicated than it seems on the surface.
Joan Collins seems to love to kiss and tell and we're definitely here for all her steamy secrets. Five husbands, a racy tell-all memoir, a 12-page Playboy spread at age 50, and so much more.
Wherever producers and writers get to work on the pilot of any series, the goal is usually to get to the highest number of episodes and seasons. Unfortunately, these 15 met their end quite fast.
Sometimes, the real story hides in plain sight until the very end. Just when you're reaching for your coat, these movies throw their final punch—a single shot that changes everything. Here are some similar cinematic instances.
Robert Conrad may not have been the biggest star of his age, but among television giants like William Shatner or Jack Lord, he became a cult TV personality. Through various roles ranging from cowboys to boxers, he cultivated a tough guy persona that translated into much of the physical work he did behind the scenes. As such, while he was never only one thing, it was clear that he truly gave all of himself to his art.
