Thu, May 31, 2007
Ain't nobody gonna bring these ladies down! Catherine Bach and her Daisy Dukes fought the law to save her cute cousins on The Dukes of Hazzard. Erin Gray was an out-of-this-world freedom fighter in Buck Rogers and the 25th Century. And Farrah Fawcett made bad buys blink as the original blonde on Charlie's Angels.
Thu, Jun 7, 2007
These TV tattle-tales always had a love/hate relationship with their older siblings. Being the youngest usually meant being the butt of the jokes, but these little guys found a way to fight back. Danny Bonaduce was freckle faced and smart mouthed Danny Patridge on The Partridge Family. David Faustino was girl-crazy and uncool as Bud Bundy on Married...With Children. And Fred Savage was a young guy with a wise mind, trying to avoid his older brother Wayne on The Wonder Years.
Thu, Jun 14, 2007
These ladies set the bitchy bar high, long before Desperate Housewives ever existed. Donna Mills was Abby Fairgate, a prissy prima donna on Knots Landing. Pamela Bellwood played emotional everywoman Claudia Blaisdel Carrington on '80s mega-drama Dynasty. Competing for men with her was gold digger Sammy Jo, played by Heather Locklear- who revived her diva days as bad girl Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place.
Thu, Jun 21, 2007
It takes more than a melody to reach the top of the pops! These cute crooners filled concert stadiums and were adored by hoards of female fans. David Cassidy was the poster boy for The Partridge Family and sparked a major female following. Hey hey it's Davy Jones! He led The Monkees from television fame to musical superstardom. And Michael Damian was dreamy in daytime as singer Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless, plus was a real-life rocker and Broadway superstar.
Thu, Nov 1, 2007
They're the policemen patrolling your TV dial. Fred Dryer laid down the law as a no-nonsense hard case on Hunter. Abe Vigoda was a crusty cop who spent more time in the bathroom than the squad room. And when the good guys needed a cool cat to go undercover Clarence Williams III got the call on the Mod Squad. These Men with Badges always got their man.
Thu, Nov 8, 2007
Juggling a job and a family is tough - but these Working Moms made it look like a piece of cake. On the Partridge Family, Shirley Jones dealt with music, mayhem and mealtime. Joanna Kerns went back to work while her husband looked after the kids on Growing Pains. And, in Judith Light's TV household we sometimes wondered Who's the Boss.
Thu, Nov 15, 2007
They looked good in tights and they were always there to save the day. Adam West was the campy Caped Crusader on Batman. He might have been the Greatest American Hero but William Katt couldn't stand his costume. And Dean Cain was a sensitive Superman who loved Lois Lane. Where are these superheroes hanging their capes these days?
Thu, Nov 22, 2007
These three Beach Babes made their mark on Baywatch. Alexandra Paul was the Baywatch boss but in real life she was put behind bars for her beliefs. Donna D'Errico was a blonde bombshell on the beach, but she hated hitting the waves. And Carmen Electra was the knockout who replaced Pamela Anderson as Baywatch's reigning beauty.
Thu, Nov 29, 2007
When you need someone to stand-up for you - look no further than these three Trusty Sidekicks. As Potsie Webber on Happy Days, Anson Williams was a bit of a goof, but Richie Cunningham couldn't have made it through high school without him. Jeff Conaway was the struggling actor who was always there for the guys in the garage on Taxi. And with Charles in Charge, Willie Ames played second banana to Scott Baio.
Thu, Dec 13, 2007
No matter what you needed, they were always the Moms to Count On whether. Marion Ross was the super sweet Mrs. C on Happy Days. In the world famous zip code of 90210, the only Beverly Hills mom who counted was Carol Potter. And Tim the Toolman Taylor and his kids would have been lost without Patricia Richardson to back him up on Home Improvement.
Thu, Dec 20, 2007
Who needs a guy in a cape when you could be saved by one of these Super Women? Lindsay Wagner was better, stronger and faster when she became the Bionic Woman. Helen Slater flew to the rescue as Supergirl. And you didn't need to be wrapped in the lasso of truth to admit that Linda Carter was a Wonder Woman.
Thu, Dec 27, 2007
Brotherly advice and some smart-alec comments - what more do you want from these TV Big Brothers? Kirk Cameron was the teen heartthrob who was always scheming on Growing Pains. Then there's the story of a boy named Brady - Barry Williams was the oldest kid in a blended family. And we can't forget Chad Allen who made the transition from child star on Our House to adult actor on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
We took them for granted because they were always just around the corner. Cindy Williams was the perky and positive roommate on Laverne and Shirley. Telma Hopkins was a hit recording artist before she moved in next door on Family Matters. And Lisa Kudrow played sweet, ditzy Phoebe Buffay on Friends.
Thu, Jan 31, 2008
No matter where they work, Kitchen Comics have wit as sharp as a paring knife. Jay Thomas was the big-mouthed deli owner on Mork and Mindy. Daryl "Chill" Mitchell was the angry black man who served up one-liners from the snack bar on The John Laroquette Show. And Nancy Travis carved her niche in Hollywood before becoming bellicose butcher in So I Married an Axe Murderer and a diner diva on Becker.