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Before Gilligan's Island, Bob Denver Starred In A Beloved '60s Sitcom

Most people think Gilligan was Bob Denver's breakthrough TV role, but that's not actually the case. It was this beloved '60s sitcom that gave him his big break.

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5 Beloved '70s Sitcoms That Don't Hold Up Today

There's no shortage of iconic series from the 1970s, but for every sitcom that stands the test of time, you get two that would never fly with viewers today.

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The witty British sitcom It Gets Worse gets pretty good

The first season of It Gets Worse may not be quite long enough to fully grasp or fall in love with the show's characters, but there's certainly enough to establish a promising foundation for the British comedy.

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How Lucille Ball Influenced The Brady Bunch's Name

"The Brady Bunch" almost had a different name entirely, and Lucille Ball had an indirect hand in it being changed.

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Before Friends, Jennifer Aniston Starred In A Forgotten '90s Sketch Comedy Show

Friends turned Jennifer Aniston into an icon, but before she won over everyone's hearts as Rachel Green, she starred in one of the edgiest series of the 1990s.

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Why Holland Taylor Left Two And A Half Men

Holland Taylor was a regular fixture as Charlie's mother in the first six seasons of "Two and a Half Men," but she only appeared as a guest star after that.

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The Brady Bunch Wasn't Nearly As Popular As Everyone Believes

Audiences and critics didn't welcome The Brady Bunch with open arms back in 1969. Despite the sitcom's legacy, the Bradys fought an uphill battle to success.

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Gilligan's Island Actor Alan Hale Jr. Almost Missed His Chance To Play The Skipper

To audition for his role as The Skipper in "Gilligan's Island," beloved actor Alan Hale Jr. had to go on quite an adventure - and it all began in the desert.

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Happy's Place Showrunner Tees Up Jane Lynch's Return As Gabby's Mom — And How James Denton Will Complicate Bobbie's Love Life

TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at Jane Lynch's return as Gabby's mom Val on Happy's Place, plus scoop on James Denton's debut as Bobbie's new love interest.

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Scrubs Sheds New Light On J.D. And Elliot's Divorce — And Makes A Strong Case For More Episodes

Scrubs sheds new light on J.D. and Elliot's divorce while also demonstrating why the revival needs longer seasons, argues TVLine's Ryan Schwartz.

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The First Sitcom Michael J. Fox Starred In Is Impossible To Stream

Before he played Alex P. Keaton on "Family Ties" or Marty McFly in the "Back to the Future" movies, Michael J. Fox co-starred in a Canadian TV series.

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What Brady Bunch Star Robert Reed Really Thought Of His Younger Co-Stars

In front of the cameras, Robert Reed was a loving father and stepfather to the six kids on "The Brady Bunch." But what was his real, unvarnished view of them?

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