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Fox/Warner Bros.

Burt Ward didn't have anything to fear from villains: The show itself did a pretty good job of nearly killing him.

Jake Rossen
















CBS

Few franchises have had the cultural impact of the various 'Star Trek' television series and movies, and nowhere is that more evident than in the snippets of dialogue that have become a part of the American vernacular.

Rick Marshall




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Henry Winkler thumbs-upped his way into America’s hearts as the Fonz in 'Happy Days' more than 40 years ago, and he hasn’t been out of the spotlight since.

Shaunacy Ferro