Lauren Novak

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Writer at ReMind

Writer at TV Insider

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Who Is Still Alive From 'I Dream of Jeannie'?

2 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

When I Dream of Jeannie premiered on NBC on September 18, 1965, it quickly became one of the most popular sitcoms of the decade. Created by Sidney Sheldon (who later became an acclaimed novelist), the series starred Barbara Eden as a beautiful 2,000-year-old genie who falls head over heels for astronaut Tony Nelson, played by Larry Hagman. Throughout 139 episodes and five seasons, viewers watched their playful relationship blossom into something deeper, with the two eventually marrying.
Who Is Still Alive From 'The Virginian'?

2 weeks ago | tvinsider.com | Lauren Novak

This excerpt appearscourtesy of our partner site When The Virginian premiered on NBC in 1962, it brought something brand new to the Western genre: ninety minutes of color-filmed cowboy drama each week, making it the first of its kind on television. Starring James Drury in the title role, along with fan favorites like Doug McClure and Lee J. Cobb, the series quickly roped in viewers and held them for nine action-packed seasons.
Who Is Still Alive From 'The Virginian'?

2 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

When The Virginian premiered on NBC in 1962, it brought something brand new to the Western genre: ninety minutes of color-filmed cowboy drama each week, making it the first of its kind on television. Starring James Drury in the title role, along with fan favorites like Doug McClure and Lee J. Cobb, the series quickly roped in viewers and held them for nine action-packed seasons.
What Was Andy Griffith's First Movie Role?

3 weeks ago | tvinsider.com | Lauren Novak

Most of us know Andy Griffith from his time spent keeping the peace in Mayberry, or seeking justice in the courtroom on Matlock. But before he was Sheriff Andy Taylor or Ben Matlock, Griffith logged some other roles that were not quite as iconic, but still interesting — including the role of Lonesome Rhodes in his first film, 1957’s A Face in the Crowd, which airs tonight at 8pm EST on TCM.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

3 weeks ago | tvinsider.com | Lauren Novak

This excerpt appearscourtesy of our partner site When Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. debuted on CBS in 1964, it didn’t take long for the show to march its way into the hearts of millions. A spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show, the series followed Jim Nabors as Gomer, the sweet, slow-talking Mayberry gas station attendant who found himself enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
What Was Andy Griffith's First Movie Role?

3 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

Most of us know Andy Griffith from his time spent keeping the peace in Mayberry, or seeking justice in the courtroom on Matlock. But before he was Sheriff Andy Taylor or Ben Matlock, Griffith logged some other roles that were not quite as iconic, but still interesting — including the role of Lonesome Rhodes in his first film, 1957’s A Face in the Crowd, which airs tonight at 8pm on TCM.
4 Things You Never Knew About 'Scarecrow & Mrs. King'

3 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

Scarecrow and Mrs. King aired on CBS from 1983 to 1987, and quickly won fans with its clever mix of spy action and everyday life dramedy. Starring Kate Jackson as Amanda King, a divorced housewife, and Bruce Boxleitner as Lee Stetson, a top-level Agency operative known as “Scarecrow,” the show follows their unusual partnership and slow-burning romance that started with a chance meeting at a train station.
5 Things You Never Knew About 'Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.'

3 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

When Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. debuted on CBS in 1964, it didn’t take long for the show to march its way into the hearts of millions. A spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show, the series followed Jim Nabors as Gomer, the sweet, slow-talking Mayberry gas station attendant who found himself enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. The show paired Gomer’s wide-eyed innocence with the hilarious gruffness of his drill instructor, Sgt.
Who Were Andy Griffith's Wives?

3 weeks ago | tvinsider.com | Lauren Novak

Andy Griffith will always be remembered as the steady, kind-hearted Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, but behind the scenes, his love life had its share of twists and turns. Over the course of his long career, Griffith was married three times, and each relationship brought something different to his life. Here’s a closer look at the women who shared their lives with the beloved star.
'Love of My Life'

3 weeks ago | remindmagazine.com | Lauren Novak

In the golden age of Hollywood, few love stories managed to endure the spotlight — but Ann-Margret and her late husband Roger Smith beat the odds. The pair were married for 50 years, until his death in 2017.