NBC Wanted The Walking Dead To Be A 'Zombie Crime' Procedural
Creator Frank Darabont originally brought the concept for "The Walking Dead" to NBC, and the network wanted it to be a "zombie crime" procedural.
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Who Was Blue Bloods' Kathleen Dolan?
The title card at the end of Season 6, Episode 16 of "Blue Bloods" is dedicated to Kathleen Dolan. But who was she, and how was she connected to the show? -
Why The Time Bandit Disappeared From Deadliest Catch
Fans noticed that beginning in Season 14 of "Deadliest Catch," the Time Bandit was absent from the show. Here's a look at why the ship was off television. -
The Best Order To Watch Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Spin-Off Series
The Yellowstone universe now spans the main show and a growing number of spin-offs, and here's the best order in which to watch these shows. -
Law & Order: Jerry Orbach Appeared On The Series Before Being Cast As Lennie Briscoe
As iconic as Jerry Orbach's portrayal of Detective Briscoe was, it wasn't his first role on "Law & Order." -
Why Did Warner Bros. Cancel Judge Mathis And People's Court?
After both series aired 20 plus seasons, Warner Bros. canceled two staple courtroom reality series -- "People's Court" and the record breaking "Judge Mathis." -
Are Christina Applegate & Linda Cardellini From Dead To Me Friends In Real Life?
"Dead to Me" fans might be wondering if Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini are friends in real-life. Here's the answer to that burning question. -
Law & Order: Organized Crime - What Happened To Detective Jamie Whelan?
Here's what happened to Brent Antonello's Jamie Whelan, who was an integral part of Law & Order: Organized Crime in its first three seasons. -
The Office's Australian Remake To Feature The Franchise's First Female Lead Boss
While there have been plenty of memorable female characters in the previous international versions of "The Office," none have had a female boss ... until now. -
What Happened To Mila Kunis In Ted 2? Why She Wasn't In The Second Film
As it turns out, Mila Kunis had a good reason for not appearing in Ted 2, the sequel to Seth MacFarlane's raunchy comedy Ted. -
The Real Reason Disney Removed The Hatbox Ghost From The Haunted Mansion Ride
Originally one of the many ghostly characters that inhabit the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland, the Hatbox Ghost was removed not long after it opened. -
Who Did Tina Turner Play In Arnold Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero?
Entertainment legend Tina Turner starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Last Action Hero." Here's a look at the character she played in the action flick. -
Here's Where You Can Stream Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Online
Channel 4's streaming service has all episodes of "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared" Season 2 available. All4 does not work for viewers outside of the United Kingdom. -
Whatever Happened To Duderobe After Shark Tank?
Here's what happened to Howie Busch's DudeRobe after the company's unsuccessful attempt to get funding on Shark Tank. -
The Last TV Series Ray Stevenson Was In Before He Died
Ray Stevenson has left an impressive mark on the film and television world, and his last TV series is highly anticipated by countless "Star Wars" fans. -
The Walking Dead Hid An Escape From New York Easter Egg In Plain Sight
Longtime viewers of "The Walking Dead" may be interested to learn about a fun "Escape from New York" Easter egg present in the later seasons. -
Whatever Happened To The Kombucha Shop After Shark Tank?
In the reality series "Shark Tank," one entrepreneur pitched The Kombucha Shop to the sharks. Here is the status of the business today. -
Who Plays Gozer In The Ghostbusters Franchise?
"Ghostbusters," much like the name suggests, features a lot of ghosts and spirits, including that of the ancient god Gozer -- so who played Gozer? -
Why Bishop Lumumba From The Pope's Exorcist Looks So Familiar
Fans might be wondering why Bishop Lumumba from "The Pope's Exorcist" looks so familiar. Here's a look at where you have seen the actor playing Lumumba before. -
Whatever Happened To LugLess After Shark Tank?
There have been a number of success stories from "Shark Tank," and not all of them, like LugLess, have followed a traditional path to national success. -
The Funny Women Who Inspired Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Midge
Here are the legendary female comedians who inspired Midge on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. -
Why Ellie From Evil Dead Rise Looks So Familiar
"Evil Dead Rise" wouldn't have been possible without Ellie, the Deadite who is the focus of the new film. Here's a look at the actor who plays Ellie. -
Severance: How The Show Helped Adam Scott Process His Grief After His Mother Passed
Adam Scott stars as Mark Scout in "Severance" on Apple TV+, and the actor revealed the show's themes of grief helped him process his mother's recent death. -
How Many Episodes Are In Ted Lasso Season 3?
Fans of "Ted Lasso" might be wondering how many episodes are scheduled for Season 3. Here is a look at how many episodes are set in the show's final season. -
Whatever Happened To Ice Chips Candy After Shark Tank?
With some sweet endeavors seeing success and others failure, viewers may be ken to know whatever happened to Ice Chips Candy after it appeared on Shark Tank. -
Netflix's Painkiller Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot And More Details
Here's everything we currently know about Painkiller, Netflix's upcoming limited series on the U.S. opioid crisis. -
Venture Bros. - Why Voicing Dr. Venture Got A Little Painful For James Urbaniak
While "The Venture Bros." is a beloved Adult Swim cartoon, the creation of it had rough moments as voicing Dr. Venture was painful for James Urbaniak.
