Sitcoms that the star doesn’t actually use their last name in the show.
The Andy Griffith Show, which aired from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, was one of the most beloved American television sitcoms of its era, set in the fictional small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Although it carried star Andy Griffith’s name, there was in fact no character named Andy Griffith in the series; Griffith portrayed Sheriff Andy Taylor,
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that mention celebrities either in the title or lyrics. See if you agree with any of these!
“Buddy Holly” is a 1994 song by Weezer, written by frontman Rivers Cuomo, and released as the second single from their debut album, Weezer (The Blue Album); the track blends power pop and alternative rock with playful lyrics that reference pop culture, most notably name-dropping 1950s rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly and actress Mary Tyler Moore,
Enter Dick Van Dyke, a relatively unknown actor at the time.
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an iconic American television sitcom that aired on CBS from October 3, 1961, to June 1, 1966. Created by Carl Reiner, the show is a seminal work in the history of television comedy, known for its witty writing, strong ensemble cast, and influential style.
The First Lady of Television
We got the bad news today, New Years’ Eve 2021, that the near 100-year-old Betty White had passed away. She was an American actress and comedian born in Oak Park, Illinois, on January 17, 1922.
Cloris Leachman was born in Des Moines, Iowa April 30. 1926. As a teenager she started acting in local plays and after high school went to Northwestern University where she was classmates with Paul Lynde and Charlotte Rae. She competed in 1he 1946 Miss America contest, placing in the top 16, and after that started getting offers for television and film parts. Her movie debut was in the film noir Kiss Me Deadly in 1955.
