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- Private Eyes - they're always on the lookout for the bad guys. On Jake and the Fatman, Joe Penny was the hunky tough-guy P.I. who helped district attorney William Conrad crack the weekly case. Conrad was already famous from his earlier series, Cannon - but had slowed down enough that Joe took over in the field. On Mannix, Mike Connors took a beating as Korean war vet Joe Mannix, the most resilient P.I. in Los Angeles. On Magnum P.I., Tom Selleck was one of the 80s most recognizable stars on the TV dial.
- Famous daughters... for them talent runs in the family. Ami Dolenz was living in the shadow of her father Monkee Mickey Dolenz before she made her name as Sloan Peterson on TV's 'Ferris Bueller'.Before she came into her own as the deadly assassin Maggie Hayward in 'Point of No Return', Bridget Fonda was born into a Hollywood acting dynasty - the daughter of '60s cinema icon Peter Fonda. The daughter of Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn (library interview) is a third generation performer who came to national attention as the title character in 'Joan of Arcadia'.
- You don't want to get in the way of these determined women on a mission. As Caitlyn Ryan on "Degrassi Jr. High," Stacie Mistysyn's unbridled eco-activism kept her conscience clear, but it often landed her in hot water. Kristin Bell played teen detective "Veronica Mars" on the popular TV show of the same name. And Sarah Michelle Gellar answered destiny's call when she took on the title role in the TV reboot of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
- No phone, no light, no motor car - no problem. These men in the wilderness can make do with the bare essentials. In "The Blue Lagoon" Christopher Atkins is a boy abandoned on a desert island with his lifelong friend. Ron Ely battled the elements and all manner of jungle creatures including a man-eating tiger to play the title role on the hugely popular TV series "Tarzan." Everyone on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman lived in the wilderness, but as the rugged Sully, Joe Lando went one further by living outside of town and embracing the ways of the aboriginal tribes.
- None of these Dads expected fatherhood to turn out like it did. James Avery became a surrogate dad for Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Bob Saget's Full House fatherhood took a strange twist after his wife was killed in a car accident, and Steve Guttenberg was left to look after a baby when his roommate left the country on a film shoot. These guys are dads by - accident.
- It's tough being the middle child in life - and on television. You're no longer the baby of the family, and you don't have any authority. Christopher Knight (new interview) was middle brother Peter on The Brady Bunch. As Vanessa Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe (new interview) fought for her parents' attention on The Cosby Show. And as Malcolm In The Middle, Frankie Muniz (library interview) did his best to survive one of TV's most dysfunctional families.
- These guys are always on hand to help fix a leaky faucet or mend a broken heart. Pat Harrington (new interview) was the ever-confident Dwayne F. Schneider on Neil Simon's groundbreaking sitcom One Day at a Time. Andy Lauer (new interview) was the ever-ready messenger Charlie on Caroline in the City. And Jesse Metcalfe (library interview) was the sexy-hunky gardener John Rowland on Desperate Housewives.
- They're lovable little geeks, but they have to be lucky to get the girl. Robert Carradine grabbed his glasses and pocket protector and stood up for himself in Revenge of the Nerds. On Family Ties, Marc Price stumbled his way into the hearts of sit-com viewers everywhere playing the terminally flustered Skippy Handleman. And with the help of his equally awkward dad, Jason Biggs was always embarrassing himself in front of the ladies as Jim Levinstein in the American Pie franchise.
- These handsome lads gave girls a reason to dream. David Chokachi was the ultra-fit lifeguard Cody Madison on Baywatch, who always landed the most attractive girl on the beach. On Fame, Billy Hufsey was dancer Christopher Donlon whose pretty-boy poster was stuck to a gazillion bedroom walls. And as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, the smoldering James Van Der Beek had an on-again-off-again love for Josephine Potter that his fans would have died for.
- In space, no one can hear you scream. That's why you have to be tough as nails. Gil Gerard played a 20th century astronaut frozen in time in "Buck Rogers In The 25th Century." Tricia Helfer played a sexy-but-deadly Cylon in the reboot of "Battlestar Galactica." And Brent Spiner had all the tactical info at his fingertips as Lt. Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- Growing up isn't easy, but it's infinitely harder for these troubled teens. On Family Matters, Darius McCrary played Eddie Winslow, a smart-mouthed kid who developed a gambling problem. Jeremy London was abused petty criminal Griffen Holbrook, who ran from his problems instead of facing them on Party of Five. As Angela Hayes, Mena Suvari was jail bait personified as she tried to hop into bed with her best friend's dad in American Beauty.
- Smarty Pants - they use their heads, and tickle our funny bones. Steve Landesberg brought brilliance to New York City's 12th Precinct as know-it-all Detective Sergeant Arthur Dietrich on Barney Miller.Casting spells and creating potions was no problem for Beth Broderick who played Aunt Zelda on the Friday night teen hit comedy Sabrina the Teenage Witch, based on the Archie comic series of the same name. And Harold Ramis was a master of electronics and paranormal detection as Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters.
- When you're trying to find the answers, sometimes the only way to get them is to go undercover. Angie Dickinson ran with the Rat Pack before going incognito to work the streets as LAPD Sgt. "Pepper" Anderson on the top rated Emmy-winning series Police Woman. With a Walther PPK and a license to Kill, George Lazenby was the most infamous James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. On Alias, Michael Vartan played CIA agent Michael Vaughn who used his knowledge of language and subterfuge to topple terrorist organizations.
- It's no act - these TV cutie pies are sweet as can be. The Love Boat's Lauren Tewes helped passengers find love on the high seas as fetching Cruise Director Julie McCoy. On Mad About You Helen Hunt was the terminally perky Jamie Buckman. And Karen Valentine helped motivate the students of Walt Whitman High as beloved student teacher Alice Johnson in Room 222, and later as a regular on Love American Style.
- Single Moms may be raising kids alone, but they ways seem to have the answers. As Reba Hart on the hit sitcom, Reba, Reba McEntire had to juggle three kids, her ex-husband and his obnoxious girlfriend. On Degrassi Jr. High, Amanda Stepto had her hands full playing Christine "Spike" Nelson, a pregnant 14-year-old student. And Amy Brenneman tried to keep her house in order as confused single mom Amy Gray on Judging Amy.
- These angels of mercy will do whatever it takes to save your life. Nicole Eggert (new interview) made getting into trouble in the water a little more desirable as lifeguard Summer Quinn on Baywatch. As prostitute-turned-registered nurse, Bobbie Spencer, Jacklyn Zeman turned her life around and helped others in the process when she checked into General Hospital. The small town of Rome, Wisconsin would have been too much to handle without the help of Dr. Jill Brock played by Kathy Baker on the quirky small-town police drama Picket Fences.
- You don't want to be around a hot head when they lose their cool. Under layers of latex, Michael Dorn played short-tempered but battle-ready Klingon Lt. Worf on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Screaming "No soup for you!" Larry Thomas became a cult TV icon when he stood up to the cast of Seinfeld as the notorious Soup Nazi. Dorian Harewood was armed and dangerous as Eightball, a one-man killing machine in Stanley Kubrick's legendary Vietnam antiwar picture, Full Metal Jacket.
- It takes a special kind of funnyman to succeed in the world of sketch comedy. Garrett Morris was one of the late-night pioneers on Saturday Night Live. Kevin McDonald made his name as one of the Kids in the Hall. And on In Living Color, Damon Wayans created some of the most memorable characters in TV history.
- They might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but they sure can make you laugh. Before becoming the voice of Patrick on Spongebob Squarepants, Bill Fagerbakke perfected his big-dumb-guy routine as Dawber, the assistant coach on Coach. Scott Valentine played Mallory Keaton's dimwitted boyfriend Nick Moore on Family Ties. And in Dumb and Dumber Jeff Daniels proved he was both as Harry Dunne.
- When these ladies are around you had better keep an eye on your fella. Deborah Shelton spent three years as JR Ewing's other woman on Dallas. Sheila Kelley was nothing but trouble for Corbin Bernsen as Gwen Taylor on LA Law. And as Alex Forrest, Glen Close wrecked a home, a marriage and a bunny in Fatal Attraction.
- Sitcom sisters - they keep it all in the family and they keep it us laughing. Erin Moran was Richie Cunningham's smart alec sister Joanie on Happy Days. On Growing Pains, Tracey Gold was the nerdy Carol Seaver and the butt of her brother's practical jokes. And as Denise Huxtable, Lisa Bonet shared the bathroom with four other siblings on the top-rated Cosby Show.
- You don't want to mess with these ladies - they're Alpha Females. Shelley Hack didn't take any guff as private eye Tiffany Welles on Charlie's Angels. On Dynasty and The Colbys, Tracy Scoggins kicked butt in the boardroom as daddy's girl Monica Colby. And Linda Hamilton was armed and dangerous as the battle ready Sarah Connor in The Terminator.
- When you're a playboy, one woman is never enough. Thomas Calabro has the bed hopping Dr. Michael Mancini who juggled a wife and mistress on Melrose place. As Jagger Cates, Antonio Sabato Jr. was torn between two lovers in a torrid triangle on General Hospital. And Ian Ziering had a steady stream of Beverly Hills hotties at his beck and call on 90210.
- Prim, proper and patronizing, a stuffed shirt is the kind of comic foil who tries to hold it together when everything is falling apart around them. Peter Scolari played the perfect proto-yuppie Michael Harris on Newhart. On The Nanny, Charles Shaughnessy's upper crust started to crumble thanks to Fran Dresher. And David Hyde Pierce got 10 consecutive Emmy nominations playing the snobby psychiatrist Niles Crane on Frasier.
- Pop stars - they've got the music in them. Marilyn McCoo was an R&B legend with The Fifth Dimension who became the host of Solid Gold. Before she moved to Knots Landing as Anne Matheson, Michelle Phillips topped the charts with the Mamas and the Papas. And Mandy Moore went platinum before she learned "How to Deal" with Zach Braff on Scrubs and Adrian Grenier on Entourage.