Ed Gross

New York, United States, Washington, D.C.

Entertainment Journalist at Freelance

Entertainment Journalist, author of pop culture oral history books on such subjects as Superman ('Voices from Krypton') and Stargate SG-1 ('Chevrons Locked').

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Articles

25 Rare 'I Love Lucy' Behind-the-Scenes Photos of the Cast

3 days ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

It’s hard to remember when entertainment wasn’t available whenever we felt like watching it or on whatever device we choose, but before that, America tuned in once a week to laugh with Lucy. In fact, from the moment Lucille Ball stepped into our living rooms as Lucy Ricardo in 1951, she was family. With her brilliant physical comedy, over-the-top schemes and that unforgettable cry of “Ricky!”, she and I Love Lucy attracted millions of viewers, launching the medium’s first true phenomenon.
The 'Happy Days' Softball Team That Bonded the Cast for Life

3 days ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

The idea of team-building was an important one to writer/producer Garry Marshall, who, in the 1970s, had produced the television version of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple before creating one of the biggest phenomenons of that decade, Happy Days. It was Marshall’s idea, following a Hollywood and Broadway tradition, to unite the show’s ensemble of actors, among them Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler as Fonzie and Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham, by creating a softball team for them.
22 Rare 'The Beverly Hillbillies' Behind-the-Scenes Photos

6 days ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

When The Beverly Hillbillies made its TV debut in 1962, it was dismissed by critics as little more than a hillbilly cartoon, but the viewers knew better. With its fish-out-of-water premise, lovable characters, and a cast that played it all completely straight, the show quickly became a phenomenon—climbing to the top of the Nielsen ratings and staying there for much of its run.
22 Rare ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Behind-the-Scenes Photos

6 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Ed Gross

When The Beverly Hillbillies made its TV debut in 1962, it was dismissed by critics as little more than a hillbilly cartoon, but the viewers knew better. With its fish-out-of-water premise, lovable characters, and a cast that played it all completely straight, the show quickly became a phenomenon—climbing to the top of the Nielsen ratings and staying there for much of its run.
22 Rare ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Behind-the-Scenes Photos

6 days ago | thestate.com | Ed Gross

©CBS/courtesy MovieStillsDB.com When The Beverly Hillbillies made its TV debut in 1962, it was dismissed by critics as little more than a hillbilly cartoon, but the viewers knew better. With its fish-out-of-water premise, lovable characters, and a cast that played it all completely straight, the show quickly became a phenomenon—climbing to the top of the Nielsen ratings and staying there for much of its run.
Top 6 Alcatraz Movies Ranked: Clint Eastwood to X-Men

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

It’s difficult to think of Alcatraz and not hear Sean Connery‘s accented voice proclaiming, “Welcome to the Rock!,” but there’s so much more to it than that. Perched on a rocky island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz has long loomed large in the American imagination. First as a military fort (1868 to 1933), then a maximum-security federal prison (1934 to 1963) and a major tourist destination since 1973. “The Rock” has always represented more than just bricks and bars.
10 'Gilligan's Island' Guest Stars You Totally Forgot About

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

When you consider that Gilligan’s Island is built on the premise of seven stranded castaways completely cut off from the outside world, you might not think it had any room for guest stars—yet, it did. In fact, it was somehow so much easier for outside characters to drop by and depart than for any of the regulars to leave that island.
'Star Wars' Timeline Order Movies & Shows Chronologically

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

One of the most hotly debated questions in fandom—right up there with whether Greedo or Han Solo shot first—is, “What’s the right order to watch the Star Wars movies and shows?” For longtime fans, the theatrical release order holds nostalgic power, while for new viewers, the chronological timeline makes everything feel more cohesive. But with so many films, television series and spinoffs now woven into the official canon, the more pressing question has become: How does it all fit together?
35 Rare Star Wars Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Skywalker Saga

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Ed Gross

For nearly 50 years, the Star Wars saga has transported audiences to distant worlds, introduced us to unforgettable heroes and villains and redefined what moviemaking could be. But as much as we’ve thrilled to lightsaber battles and space chases, there’s a whole other story happening just out of frame—one of actors in costume checking their marks, directors giving notes, puppeteers coaxing life from rubber and wires and green screen stages awaiting digital transformation.
Buffy and Angel Romance Timeline: Full Season-by-Season Guide

2 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Ed Gross

Some TV couples make us swoon, while others break our hearts. But every so often a love story comes along that does both—and becomes a major part of pop culture history. That’s exactly what happened when Buffy the Vampire Slayer introduced viewers to Buffy Summers, the chosen one played by Sarah Michelle Gellar in the ’90s television series, and Angel, the vampire with a soul, played by David Boreanaz.