Larry Wilcox became a TV favorite as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs, but his road to fame included military service, guest roles, behind-the-scenes drama, and a lasting place in classic television history.

Mike Connors became famous as Joe Mannix, the tough private eye who could solve the case—but his long-lasting appeal was not just about action.

Robert Fuller became one of television’s most recognizable Western stars, yet before reaching fame, Fuller came dangerously close to giving up acting altogether.

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Kristin Nelson had a picture-perfect California upbringing that went into overdrive when, as a teen, she merged with America's favorite family. From the outside, her marriage to TV star and heartthrob pop star Ricky Nelson seemed like everything that was good in America. But the truth was something very different. Following her perfect wedding, she would encounter addiction, tragedy, and a desperate struggle to keep her children. At the end of her life, it seemed that no one even cared.

Edward G Robinson was one of Hollywood's most accomplished actors for decades, but his outspoken views nearly cost him his career.