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Based on the British sitcom 'Man About the House,' 'Three's Company' starred physical comedy champion John Ritter in his breakout role as Jack Tripper, a culinary student who crashes a party and wakes up in Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy Snow’s (Su
Roger Cormier|
After years spent working on a television series, it's only natural that cast and crew might want to take a piece of the experience home with them.
Stacy Conradt|
Brains beat guts for television viewers this year.
Jennifer M Wood|
“We’re developing a new citizenry. One that will be very selective about cereals and automobiles, but won’t be able to think.”
Stacy Conradt|
'Family Matters' began as a family show about Chicago cop Carl Winslow and his family, but fairly quickly morphed into 'The Steve Urkel Show.'
Jennifer M Wood|
Jennifer M Wood|
'TV Powww!' was the '80s TV show that mixed video games, prizes, and live television.
Anna Green|
The truth is out there—and available as an infographic.
Jennifer M Wood|
Here are some behind-the-scenes tidbits about a handful of holiday small-screen favorites.
Kara Kovalchik|
These now-familiar faces had minor roles on 'Seinfeld' before going on to major careers.
Daniel Bettridge|
Though it turned out to be one of the most critically acclaimed television comedies of all time, earning a record-breaking 22 Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2009 alone, life behind the scenes of 30 Rock wasn’t always a laugh riot.
Meredith Danko|
After hundreds of episodes—and with no end in sight—'The Simpsons' has changed the way we talk to one another.
Roger Cormier|
Video from the special episode hasn't been seen in almost 35 years.
Caitlin Schneider|
Some of the cast, crew, and creative team were kind enough to share a few tidbits from their experiences working on the show with us.
Jo Garfein|
Kindred spirits the world over are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved 'Anne of Green Gables' miniseries.
Erin McCarthy|
Live from New York, it’s … none of these celebrities (though not for lack of trying).
Jennifer M Wood|
Today's installment of "computers can be dumb."
Chris Higgins|
Our reputations often precede us—but, in the case of these television characters, reputation is all they have. Here are 11 TV personalities that are often talked about, but rarely (if ever) shown on screen.
Marisa LaScala|
Trivia, Will Robinson! Trivia!
Bryan Reesman|
Belushi threatens a member of the horn section with his samurai sword...in a fun way.
Chris Higgins|
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