Dave Sundstrom

When he isn’t writing articles for ReMIND magazine, pop-culture entertainment enthusiast Dave Sundstrom creates nostalgic video essays about the golden age of entertainment. On YouTube, he has built a community of nearly 170,000 subscribers who share his passion for memorable TV, movies and music from decades gone by, or as he calls it, “the good stuff.” You can check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jdsundstrom

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COVER UP, Jon-Erik Hexum, 1984-1985.

The Tragic On-Set Death That Shocked ’80s TV Fans

Over 40 years later, it’s still difficult to believe what happened.

DIFF'RENT STROKES, Gary Coleman, Dana Plato, Conrad Bain, Todd Bridges, 1978-86.

Remembering Dana Plato, Kimberley from ‘Diff’rent Strokes’

The actress passed away over 26 years ago.

LOGAN'S RUN, Heather Menzies, Gregory Harrison, 1977-78

The Forgotten ‘Logan’s Run’ TV Show That CBS Canceled After Just 11 Episodes

It seemed like it was headed for success … so why did it sputter out so quickly?

FLINTSTONES, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, 1960-1966.

The Surprising Reason Why Fred Flintstone Was Forced to Change His Name

A legal threat caused some problems for Bedrock’s funniest family.

V, Alien troops stand guard, after imposing martial law on Earth, television mini-series, 1983

3 Things I Learned About Life From Watching ‘V’

The classic sci-fi mini-series debuted in 1983.

SHAZAM!, Jackson Bostwick, Season 1, 1974-1977

Here’s Why Jackson Bostwick Was Replaced as TV’s Captain Marvel

One day, fans tuned in to ‘Shazam!’ and found that the original star had been abruptly replaced.

Land of the Lost Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman, Philip Paley (as Cha-Ka), Spencer Milligan, 1974-77

‘Star Trek’s Surprising Connection to ‘Land of the ‘Lost’

Plus: will there be a new reboot of the series?

EIGHT IS ENOUGH, Lani O'Grady, Dianne Kay, Willie Aames, Betty Buckley, Adam Rich, Grant Goodeve, Dick Van Patten, Connie Newton, Laurie Walters, Susan Richardson, 1977-1981

Dick Van Patten Took a Huge Risk To Help Troubled ‘Eight Is Enough’ Costar Adam Rich

The star gave all to help his TV son.

CHICO AND THE MAN, (from left): Jack Albertson, Freddie Prinze, Scatman Crothers, 1974-78

The Tragic Choice That Ruined ‘Chico and the Man’

After star Freddie Prinze’s untimely death, producers made a choice that stumped fans.

WONDER WOMAN, Cathy Lee Crosby, 1974

Whatever Happened to Cathy Lee Crosby, TV’s Original Wonder Woman?

Before Lynda Carter donned the red-and-blue jumpsuit, this blonde tennis champion took a crack at the character.

THE A-TEAM, Mr. T, George Peppard, 1983-1987

The Truth About the Feud Between Mr. T and George Peppard of ‘The A-Team’

Hannibal and B.A. Baracus always had each other’s backs on-screen; but in real life, things were a bit different.

GREATEST AMERICAN HERO, William Katt, 1981-1983, (c) ABC/courtesy Everett Collection

The Truth About ‘The Greatest American Hero’s Sudden Name Change

The assassination attempt on then-President Ronald Reagan caused the show to re-think a character.

ADAM 12 (aka ADAM-12), Martin Milner, 1968-1975

Whatever Happened to Martin Milner, Star of ‘Adam-12’?

His career began decades before he played Officer Pete Malloy.

Christina Applegate and Amy Adams split image

Here’s Why Amy Adams Finally Apologized to Christina Applegate

Amy actually did this to Christina 300 times before she finally said sorry.

THE DONNA REED SHOW, from left: Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, (1960), 1958-1966

Whatever Happened to Paul Petersen, Jeff Stone on ‘The Donna Reed Show’?

His legacy isn’t about his acting — it’s far, far more important.

HAWAII FIVE-O, Jack Lord, 1968-1980

The Truth About Jack Lord’s Tragic Final Days

The star experienced some major changes in his later years.

CAGNEY AND LACEY, (from left): Meg Foster, Tyne Daly, (Season 1, 1982), 1982-88.

Here’s Why Meg Foster Was Fired From ‘Cagney & Lacey’

The actress hoped to play the character “for a few years,” but that wasn’t how it turned out. 

LOST IN SPACE, Guy Williams, Jonathan Harris, 1965-1968,

Here’s Why Guy Williams Got a Raw Deal On ‘Lost in Space’

The man famous as ‘Zorro’ ended up playing second fiddle.

THE OUTLAWS IS COMING!, The Three Stooges (Curly Joe DeRita, Moe Howard, Larry Fine), Adam West, lobby card, poster art, 1965.

How Did the Three Stooges Help Adam West Become Batman?

West never forgot the acting lesson he learned from the comedy legends.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Betty White, 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

Why Did Bea Arthur Walk Away From ‘The Golden Girls’?

The throaty comedienne was the only cast member who wanted to call it quits.

Here’s Why Andy Griffith Fired Betty Lynn From ‘Matlock’

She and Griffith had a great working relationship … but that all changed on the set of his hit legal drama.

Sue Randall, c. 1950s.

Remembering Sue Randall, Miss Landers from ‘Leave It To Beaver’

She also appeared in a classic Hepburn/ Tracy film and on a number of TV shows, but teaching little Theodore is her true legacy.

HAPPY DAYS, Henry Winkler, 1974-84

Who Was Fonzie’s Cousin Spike from ‘Happy Days’?

The pint-sized Fonzarelli disappeared from the show and was never mentioned again.

Julie Newmar, Catwoman

Was Julie Newmar the Best Catwoman Ever?

Many actresses have donned the cat ears through the decades, but one stands head and shoulders above the rest.

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke, 1961-66

The Truth About Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke’s Relationship

They confessed their true feelings about one another back in 1999.

Karen Valentine, June 20, 1970. ph: Hamilton Millard / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

Memorable Karen Valentine TV and Movie Moments (PHOTOS)

‘The person that you see in ‘Karen’ is the person that I’ve become. She’s patterned after me.’

Witchiepoo, Billie Hayes

Whatever Happened to Billie Hayes (Witchiepoo) After ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’?

Billie Hayes starred as Wilhelmina W. Witchiepoo on the classic TV show ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ as well as in ‘Lidsville’ and ‘General Hospital.’

Michael Landon, why did he blow up the Little House on the Prairie set

Here’s Why An Angry Michael Landon Blew Up Walnut Grove

Michael’s anger was less about the actual cancellation of the show and more about the way it was communicated to him.

WHAT'S HAPPENING!!, Ernest Thomas, Mabel King, Danielle Spencer, 1976-79

The Triumphant and Tragic Life of Mabel King from ‘What’s Happening!!’

Michael Jackson became aware of Mabel’s situation and rallied the troops.

The Waltons Michael Learned, (1974), 1971-81.

Here’s How ‘The Waltons’ Changed Michael Learned’s Life

‘Ralph saved my life really,’ she shares of her costar.