The Controversial Decision That Nearly Ended Happy Days
"Happy Days" is an iconic TV show that has influenced the pop culture lexicon, but it almost fell apart before it could achieve true success.
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Stories By Derek Faraci
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'80s Throwback: Stars Who Met Queen Elizabeth During The Decade
The 1980s were a wild decade and, while Queen Elizabeth II may not have partied as hard as some other royals, she certainly met her fair share of celebs.
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7 Times Laura Dern Shared The Red Carpet With Her Legendary Dad Bruce
Laura Dern is Hollywood royalty. She's more than a famous name and has long since proved she's got acting chops. She and her dad have often appeared together.
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Did Carol Burnett & Vicki Lawrence Really Have A Falling Out? The Feud Rumors, Explained
Vicki Lawrence acknowledged there was a period of time where she and Carol Burnett did not speak, but the reasoning went well beyond a simple feud.
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How Bruce Dern & His Late Ex-Wife Diane Ladd Rewrote The Rules Of Celebrity Divorce
After Diane Ladd passed away, Bruce Dern reminded us that, despite their divorce many decades earlier, they and daughter Laura Dern had a very special family.
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Did The Cast Of The Love Boat Feud Behind The Scenes? What Gavin MacLeod Said About The Rumors
The cast of "The Love Boat" was reportedly at odds behind the scenes over who got the most lines and screentime, but star Gavin MacLeod set the record straight.
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Photos Of Dan Aykroyd & Donna Dixon That Make Us Nostalgic For The '80s
Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon were the epitome of 1980s style when they attended Hollywood events. Looking back at their photos gives major nostalgia.
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Meg Ryan & Dennis Quaid Pics That Make Us Miss The '90s
Before we learned about their major marital problems behind the scenes, Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan seemed like the perfect '90s couple, and these pics prove it.
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What '80s Star Kelly McGillis Looks Like Now (& Why She Ditched Hollywood)
Kelly McGillis stepped away from Hollywood in the '90s. While she has acted sporadically over the years, she's living a quieter life these days.
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Gilligan's Island Star Bob Denver & Wife Dreama's 'Immediate Attraction' Led To Lasting Love
Bob Denver was seemingly unlucky in love until he met his fourth wife, Dreama Perry. Together, they overcame many financial and familial hurdles.
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Ann-Margret's Relationship History: The Men Who Charmed Her Before She Married Her Husband
Ann-Margret was married to her late husband, Roger Smith, for decades until his death in 2017. But before that, there were several men who claimed her heart.
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Not Madonna, Not Christie Brinkley: This Celeb Was The Face Of The '80s
There were many celebrities who helped define the look of the 1980s, but according to Time Magazine, one of them dominated the decade's aesthetic.
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Cute Throwback Pics Of Frank & Nancy Sinatra As Young Parents With Their Kids
Before Frank Sinatra became synonymous with the Rat Pack, he was a father of three young children, and these photos from the 1940s showcase him as a young dad.
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Throwback Photos Of '50s Icon Jayne Mansfield As A Young Parent
Jayne Mansfield may be best known as a blonde bombshell and sex symbol, but she was just "mom" to five young children before she died at a tragically young age.
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How Odd Couple Stars Jack Klugman And Tony Randall Got Along In Real Life
Jack Klugman and Tony Randall got on each other's nerves as Oscar and Felix in "The Odd Couple," but in real life the actors were as close as could be.
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Ricki Lake's Hit Talk Show Left Other Daytime TV Icons Intimidated By Her Success
When Ricki Lake appeared on the daytime TV scene, the young talk show host was a force to be reckoned with. So, why'd she ultimately give it all up?
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Side-By-Side Pics Of Talk Show Hosts From The '80s And '90s Who Are Still Successful Today
Talk shows dominated daytime TV in the '80s and '90s but the popular hosts of yesteryear haven't disappeared from entertainment. Here's what they've been up to.
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Were Cindy Williams & Penny Marshall Friends? Inside The Laverne & Shirley Feud Rumors
Laverne and Shirley were BFFs on screen, but after Cindy Williams left the show, there were rumors she and co-star Penny Marshall had a falling out.
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Side-By-Side Pics Of What The Legally Blonde Cast Looks Like Now
A quarter of a century after "Legally Blonde" hit theaters, Reese Witherspoon isn't the only member of the movie's cast who can boast a thriving career.
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Adorable Throwback Photos Of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz As Parents
As one of Hollywood's most famous couples, there are plenty of sweet family photos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with their kids from back in the day.
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Photos Of David Bowie & Wife Iman's Love Story Through The Years
David Bowie may have died in 2016, but there's a treasure trove of documents that breathe life into his memory, including his nearly 25-year marriage to Iman.
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'As A Woman, I Went Up Against Him': Joan Rivers & Johnny Carson's One-Sided Feud, Explained
Before their friendship brutally collapsed, Joan Rivers was one of Johnny Carson's most popular guests, even becoming his official guest host. What happened?
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Music, Marriage And Drama: Donna Douglas' Life Beyond Beverly Hillbillies
Donna Douglas was one of the biggest stars in the early days of TV, starring on the iconic show "The Beverly Hillbillies." She lived a full life after the show.
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Meryl Streep's Daughter Mamie Gummer Is A Total Copy-Paste Of Her
Meryl Streep is chameleonic, changing her appearance completely for numerous films, but she's managed to practically duplicate herself in her role as a mother.
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9 Pics & Vids Of Prince Harry With Kids That Show Off His Silly Side
While attention often drifts to Meghan Markle, her husband has also gone viral multiple times, mostly thanks to Prince Harry's penchant for silliness.
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Side-By-Side Pics Of Celeb Look-Alikes That Had Us Seeing Double
Celebrity doppelgängers are everywhere. Some of the wildest Hollywood look-alikes have similar features, and a few have even worked together.
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The Tragedy Of Lindsey Graham Gets Sadder & Sadder
Lindsey Graham's political career has been a very long one. There have been many tragedies in his life along the way. The senator has been through a lot.
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