Betty Bridges, Todd Bridges’ mother, has died. She was 83. “Betty Alice Bridges… passed away peacefully two days ago,” a rep for Betty confirmed with Fox News Digital, Friday. Betty was in hospice care at Todd’s home in Phoenix, Arizona, prior to her death. On Thursday, the actor took to Instagram and shared a photo...
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'Diff'rent Strokes' star Todd Bridges claims troubled Gary Coleman was exploited by 'greedy people'
Todd Bridges believes Gary Coleman could have been saved from the pitfalls of child stardom if he wasn’t forced to be a breadwinner. “That’s what happens when people get greedy,” Coleman’s “Diff’rent Strokes” co-star told Fox News Digital. “They tend to just take money … and steal things. We all lost some money to some...
'Taxi' star Marilu Henner reflects on when the show changed her life forever
Marilu Henner is looking back on her career and the moment she realized her life had changed forever. The actress, who skyrocketed to fame in “Taxi,” was dating “Grease” star John Travolta when her “life changed on September 15, 1978.” “’Taxi’ went on the air three days earlier. I was in Europe with Johnny Travolta...
On this day in history, August 6, 1911, TV sitcom star Lucille Ball is born
One of America’s most beloved redheads, Lucille Ball, the adored comic actress, was born on this day in history, Aug. 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, as Biography.com and other sources have noted. Her parents were Henry Durrell Ball, an electrician, and Desiree Ball. The family moved around due to her father’s employment, and tragically,...
Ted Danson shares why first episode of 'Cheers' brought him to tears
Ted Danson is getting honest about his rise to fame. The “Cheers” star revealed the emotional challenges he endured before his iconic character, Sam Malone, became a fan favorite. The long-running series aired from 1982 to 1993. During Danson and “Cheers” co-star Woody Harrelson’s podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” the 76-year-old actor confessed he...
The career of Lori Loughlin: 'Full House,' Christmas flicks, scandal and a return to the spotlight
Lori Loughlin, an American actress popularly known for her role in “Full House,” was born July 28, 1964, in New York City. One of Loughlin’s first acting roles was as Jody Travis in the series “The Edge of Night.” She appeared on the show from 1980 until 1984. Four years after “The Edge of Night’s”...
David Duchovny failed 'Full House' audition before landing 'X-Files' role: 'I was really bad'
Though he found major success with hit shows such as “The X Files” and “Californication,” David Duchovny faced plenty of failed auditions early on in his career. During an episode of his new podcast, “Fail Better,” the actor recalled the time he lost out on all three leads of the beloved ’90s sitcom “Full House.”...
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden recalls ‘chemistry’ with Larry Hagman, Elvis Presley
Barbara Eden instantly knew she had “chemistry” with her “I Dream of Jeannie” co-star Larry Hagman. “I knew it the minute Larry came to the studio — we had something,” the sitcom star told “TV grEaTs” on Wednesday. “We had a bond,” the 92-year-old said. ‘I DREAM OF JEANNIE’ STAR BARBARA EDEN REFLECTS ON HER...
Henry Winkler explains why FBI showed up at his home: 'You do not smell what you think you're smelling'
For Henry Winkler, it was no laughing matter when the FBI showed up at his home. The “Barry” actor, who starred as the “Fonz” on “Happy Days,” spoke on the “SmartLess” podcast in an episode released Monday. In it, the 78-year-old recalled how he once received an unexpected visit from law enforcement. “So, I’m sitting...








