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45 Fun Facts About “Young Frankenstein”
Known for his brilliantly dark sense of humor and his witty, satirical takes on pop culture, Mel Brooks gave his version of the classic “Frankenstein” story back in 1974. Like most of his projects, it was hilarious, and remains a comedic classic to this day! So in honor of its 45th anniversary today, here are 45
MASH’s Failed Radar Spinoff Makes One Controversial Character Decision So Much More Frustrating
MASH had a handful of failed spinoffs that attempted to mimic the success of the war comedy drama, but none of them could match the original, and one even ended up making a beloved character’s exit from MASH feel less significant. The 1972 series MASH introduced audiences to the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea
This British War Comedy Series Masterpiece Is Even Funnier Than MASH & Has 100% On Rotten Tomatoes
For decades, MASH has reigned as one of the smartest, most heartfelt, and downright funniest wartime comedy series of all time. With its perfect blend of biting satire and genuine human emotion, the show turned the Korean War into the backdrop for some of television’s most memorable characters and moments. Hawkeye (Alan Alda), Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan
“We Had An Inkling”: Alan Alda Reflects On M*A*S*H Finale’s Record-breaking Viewership 42 Years Later
While M*A*S*H remains a classic TV show, nothing compares to the experience of watching the finale when it was first released. Having premiered in 1983, season 11, episode 16, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen” was a feature-length episode that detailed the end of the Korean War as the 4077th strike camp and prepare to go home. The episode
MASH’s Failed Radar Spinoff Makes One Controversial Character Decision So Much More Frustrating
MASH had a handful of failed spinoffs that attempted to mimic the success of the war comedy drama, but none of them could match the original, and one even ended up making a beloved character’s exit from MASH feel less significant. The 1972 series MASH introduced audiences to the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South
Mel Brooks To Reprise As Yogurt In Amazon MGM’s New ‘Spaceballs’ Movie
Mel Brooks is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in Amazon MGM Studios‘ new Spaceballs movie, the studio announced today. Brooks, who directed and starred in the original film, had already been set to produce. Parodying Star Wars‘ Jedi Master Yoda, his character Yogurt is an alien who in the original served as a mentor to protagonist Lone Starr
What Happened to Frances Bavier, the Actress Who Played Aunt Bee on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’?
Frances Bavier may be best known for her role as the kind-hearted but firm Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show, but she infamously wasn’t much like her character in real life. Behind the soft smile was a Broadway-trained actress who often felt at odds with her most famous role and her castmates. However, when the cameras
The One Episode of M*A*S*H that CBS Refused to Produce
Summary M*A*S*H lasted three times longer than the Korean War, had iconic moments, and was the most-watched TV finale in history. The show tackled serious war issues, including racism and anti-war sentiment, but it was an episode about sex that got censored. CBS refused to air an episode where a character had relationships with two
Story behind Tim Conway’s ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ Sketch That Got Harvey Korman’s Pants Wet
“The Carol Burnett Show” was one of the most iconic late-night shows in television history. Of all its iconic skits, the most memorable was, of course, the one about the dentist. Before his passing in 2019, American actor Tim Conway revealed some behind-the-scenes details of the iconic skit that fans raved about for years. While
Growing up with the Family – The REAL Waltons
The television show “The Waltons” was based on the real-life family of Earl Hamner Jr., who grew up in Schuyler, Virginia, during the Great Depression. While the show was fictionalized, many aspects of the series were inspired by his family and their experiences. The show’s creator, Earl Hamner, used his childhood memories and his family members as inspiration