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Current 'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider just moved quiz whiz James Holzhauer to fourth place for most consecutive wins and the former champ just posted his reaction to her most recent victory.
Acting legend Betty White had many famous friends over the years and recalled an evening with Fred Astaire where she missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Betty White was already close pals with Mary Tyler Moore when she landed the role of Sue Ann Nivens on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'. White revealed how Moore would occasionally go outside of her strict lunchtime regimen.
Ken Jennings is now a consulting producer and guest host on 'Jeopardy!' and remembers the very first episode that launched his record-breaking run in 2004.
Former 'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer was recently moved to third place by Matt Amodio for most consecutive wins and now may get bumped to fourth by Amy Schneider after she recently tied his record.
Karen Grassle shared details in her memoir of working with Michael Landon on 'Little House on the Prairie' and how he kept a tight hold on all aspects of the show.
Michael Landon recruited many young actors when he created 'Little House on the Prairie'. One co-star learned the ins and outs of television from Landon and is grateful for his time and the show.
Ken Jennings still holds the record for most consecutive wins on 'Jeopardy!' and snagged the 'Greatest of All Time' title, and shared what he considers to be an essential factor in mastering the trivia game.
The historical drama 'Little House on the Prairie' covered many emotional topics, with many of the pivotal scenes taking place in the in a particular part of the set.
Karen Grassle wasn't used to shooting scenes out of sequence when she began her role of Caroline Ingalls on 'Little House on the Prairie' and had an embarrassing moment shooting the pilot.
Karen Grassle was cast by Michael Landon to play his onscreen wife Caroline Ingalls in 'Little House on the Prairie' but had a different name when she tested for the show.
Comedy icon and 'Full House' star Bob Saget died on Jan. 9, leaving family, friends, and fans stunned at the sudden loss. Saget's career over the years brought him great wealth, fame, and adoration.
Cindy Williams had some film credits to her name before starring in 'Laverne & Shirley' but had a tough time landing big screen roles when the sitcom ended its run.
Fans of 'The Office' watched the love story of Jim and Pam over the sitcom's nine seasons, which took a different route than another beloved sitcom couple.
Superstar Kevin Hart makes his debut on the 'Shark Tank' panel and goes fin-to-fin with millionaire panelist Kevin 'Mr. Wonderful' O'Leary when entrepreneurs enter the Tank.