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Classic Television
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3,917 Questions
What episode does barney Fife talk about the two rules at the rock?
The Episode is called The Big House.
The episode is called The Big House.
Who was the famous Hawaiian singer who starred on Hawaii Five-O?
The part of strong and authoritative detective Steve McGarrett, head of the fictional state police task force known as Hawaii Five-O, was played by veteran film and television actor Jack Lord.
Series producer Leonard Freeman originally offered Have Gun Will Travel star Richard Boone the part of McGarrett, but Boone turned it down. Gregory Peck and Robert Brown were also considered for the part. Jack Lord, who had played the part of CIA agent Felix Leiter in the James Bond film Dr. No was at the time living in Beverly Hills, and was asked to fill the role at the last moment.
Lord, having worked with Freeman previously, read for the part on a Wednesday, was cast for the part and flew to Hawaii two days later, and was in front of the cameras the following Monday. He would become one of the show's co-owners and producers.
Did Betty Boop start out as a dog?
The animated fictional character of Betty Boop , who was based upon the real-life person Helen Kane , was created by Max Fleischer and in 'Dizzy Dishes' as poodle like . Betty Boop became more human in appearance in 'Any Rags' .
What is the theme for the story The Hitchhiker by Lucille Fletcher?
A man leaves his mother to go on a road trip for a few weeks. She tells him to be careful and to not pick up any hitchhikers along the way. While driving, he gets into an accident. It is dark and he can't see where he is going. Though he is dead, he doesn't realize it. Soon, he starts seeing this creepy guy following him. The man thinks the guy is a hitchhiker who wants a ride in his car. He tries to drive away from the guy but he keeps appearing out of no where saying, "Halooo." He tries telling people about it but they don't see the guy or believe him. He picks up a hitchhiker and tells her about the creepy guy, but she thinks he is crazy and leaves. The man tries calling his mother on the payphone to calm down, but the lady who picks up tells him she is not home. She is sick with stress in the hospital because his son died. He soon realizes that he had died in the car accident and the creepy guy following him was death.
How old where The Golden Girls' characters?
Blanche Devereaux played by Rue McClanahan born February 21, 1934 and passed June 3, 2010
Rose Nylund played by Betty White born January 17, 1922
Dorothy Zbornak played by Bea Arthur born May 13, 1922 and passed April 25, 2009
Sophia Petrillo played by Estelle Getty born July 25, 1923 and passed July 22, 2008
What was the name of Jethro's sister on the TV show Beverly Hillbillies?
Louellen Aden played the part. She won a beauty contest sponsored by KNOE TV, the CBS affiliate in Monroe, Louisiana. She was a student at Louisiana Tech University at the time.
She is now Louellen Berger and she lives in New Orleans.
Where did Lucy and Ricky get married?
Desi Arnaz (Ricky Ricardo was only his character's name on the show "I love Lucy") and Lucille Ball got married in 1940.
How old is Buckwheat from Little Rascals?
yes he is still alive
No, the Buckwheat from the original TV series, William (Billie) Thomas is dead. He died in 1980 of a heart attack.
Where was the opening to Gilligan's island filmed?
The pilot episode, which I have never seen, was shot in B&W and filmed in Hawaii. The majority (if not the rest) of the episodes were filmed in Hollywood, California.
What caused Anakin to go to the dark side?
Anakin has visions of Padme dying in childbirth. He has already lost his mother, so when Chancellor Palpatine reveals himself to be a Sith Lord and promises to teach Anakin how to stop people from dying, the young Jedi turns to the Dark Side in hopes of saving Padme.
Georgia of the Mary tyler Moore show?
On the Mary Tyler Moore Show, Georgia Engel played Georgette Franklin, the 23-year-old ditsy woman who married news anchor Ted Baxter (played by Ted Knight) during the sixth season.
Currently she is a semi-regular on Hot in Cleveland (Wednesdays on TV Land), playing Mamie-Sue Johnson, the best friend of Betty White's character Elka Ostrovsky (Betty White played Sue Ann Nivens on the Mary Tyler Moore Show).
How many times did the Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show?
The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964, so John and Ringo were 23, Paul was 22, and George was 21. George Harrison - Born 25-Feb-1943 John Winston Lennon - Born 09-Oct-1940 James Paul McCartney - Born 18-Jun-1942 Richard (Ringo Starr) Starkey - Born 07-Jul-1940
Who played The Golden Girls Blanche Devereaux?
Blanche's brother (in "Sister of the Bride", 1991) was Clayton Hollingsworth, played by Monte Markam.
Clayton's male fiancé, Doug, was played by Michael Ayr.
Who was Arnold on the Andy Griffith show?
Ronnie Dapo.
there were two arnolds on the andy griffith show.
What are the release dates for Father Knows Best - 1954 Thanksgiving Day 1-8?
Father Knows Best - 1954 The Gardener's Big Day 6-3 was released on:
USA: 19 October 1959
It is Susan. If you go to the information about Desperate Housewives on imdb and to season 5 and it specifies very clearly that he marries Susan not Katherine, so it seems very conclusive that he eventually chose Susan. Hope that helps.
Who is the owner of Winnie the Pooh?
Winnie the Pooh was originally written by AA Milne.
In summer of 1914 a train full of Canadian soldiers pulled into the station in White River, Ontario, Canada. One of the soldiers on board was a young Captain by the name of Harold Colebourn. Captain Colebourn came across a black bear cub. He purchased the cub for $20 and brought the animal along with him on the train ride. His hometown was Winnipeg, Manitoba so the bear's name was shortened to "Winnie."
Everyone was in love with the bear, especially a little boy by the name of Christopher Robin Milne, who was AA Milne's son. And this is where the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh came from.
Who was the nosy neighbor on bewitched tv show?
Gladys Kravitz , played by the late Alice Pearce(October 16, 1917 -- March 3, 1966) . Following her death , the role of the nosy neighbor was played by Sandra Gould who passed away July 20, 1999 .
A talking horse on the series "Mr. Ed." His owner Wilbur was the only one who knew he could talk. It comes on Nick at Nite. It was shot in the 60's. He is voiced by Allan Lane and only talks to his master Wilbur in the show.
What is the name of Archie Bunker's friend?
Archie Bunker did not have a son. He had a daughter, Gloria, who married a man that Archie called "Meathead"
What was buckwheats brothers names on the little rascals?
Buckwheat's did not have a sister. You're probably thinking of Farina (who was actually a boy).
He was a lot older than Buckwheat and was on the show until 1931. Buckwheat didn't come on the show until 1934. Buckwheat was the little sister until he got older and his character was changed to a boy. Buckwheat was Stymie's little sister when he was first on the show.
wrong. Ricky was a made up character. His Real name was Desi Arnez
