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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL -- Pictured: Martin Short during the

8 Martin Short ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skits To Get You Excited for His Next Hosting Gig

On Saturday, Dec. 21, Short will become the oldest person to ever join the show’s Five-Timers Club for hosts.

Phil Collins now and then

Phil Collins Says “I’m Not Genesis’ Biggest Fan”

In a new documentary, the singer/ drummer says that his chart-topping band had some periods “I’m not particularly fond of.”

The Best Classic TV Western Christmas Episodes, from ‘Wagon Train’ to ‘Gunsmoke’

Even out on the untamed frontier, the holidays were special.

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When Is George C. Scott’s 1984 ‘A Christmas Carol’ Airing on TV This Year?

Oscar-winner Scott’s portrayal of Scrooge helped reinvigorate his career.

ST. PAUL, MN - 1989: Slim Dunlap of The Replacements performs at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St.Paul, Minnesota in 1989.

Slim Dunlap, Guitarist for the Replacements, Dead at 73

The guitarist joined the band in 1987, after original guitarist Bob Stinson left.

THE ANN-MARGRET SHOW, Ann-Margret, (1968), 1969-72.

Ann-Margret to Make Rare Fan Convention Appearance in January

The singer and actress will appear at the Hollywood Show in Los Angeles on January 10 and 11.

Dallas, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, champagne

‘Dallas’ Star Patrick Duffy Says Cast Drank Champagne All Day on Set

… until the end of the day, when the actors would switch to tequila.

MURDER, SHE WROTE, Angela Lansbury, 1984-96

What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘Murder, She Wrote’ & How Did It End? 

And why was the hit series cancelled in its 12th season?

9 to 5 Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, 1980

The Cast of ‘9 to 5’: Where Are They Now? Plus: Is the Sequel Happening?

Is the sequel ever going to happen? Here’s what we know!

The Simpsons, Homer the Great

Rolling In The D’oh! The 12 Best Classic ‘Simpsons’ Episodes

‘Rosebud’ had 64 slices of American cheese, but ‘Football in the Groin’ had a football in the groin.

It's a Wonderful Life, British 2007 re-release posters, Larry Simms, Jimmy Hawkins, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Karolyn Grimes, 1946

Ultimate Trivia: Classic Holiday Movie Quotes

Can you match each quote with the holiday-themed movie it was featured in?

Donny Osmond with jail bars collage

Why Did Donny Osmond Spend Christmas in Jail!?! (Exclusive)

“I was in jail all day on Christmas Day. It was the worst Christmas of my life.”

History of drag in film

Drag in Film: Cross Dressing Movies Through the Decades

From ‘Some Like it Hot’ to Madea’s many films, some of the biggest names in Hollywood have donned a dress in the name of cinema.

ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN, Tiny Tim, 1968-73.

Tiny Tim: A Big Man With A Little Name & One Huge Ratings Wedding!

On Dec. 17, 1969 Tiny Tim married Miss Vicky on the ‘Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.’ What else is the eccentric ukulele player known for?

Annette O'Toole then and now

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Virgin River’s Annette O’Toole

Her career dates back to ‘Gunsmoke’ — plus, she can sing, dance, act and even knit!

John Lennon with saons Sean and Jullian collage

John Lennon’s Sons Julian & Sean Share Rare Photos Together Hanging Out

They had dinner at a very bittersweet location.

Actress Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) and actor Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) attend the 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 26, 1985 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Elvira Details Dreams About Late Mentors Paul Reubens & Phil Hartman

She credits her career to attending the improv school the Groundlings, where she met the stars.

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Jill Jacobson Dies: ‘Falcon Crest’ & ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Actress Was 70

Jacobson passed away on Sunday, December 8, in Los Angeles, California.

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Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: December 15-21

Notable classic movies airing this week include ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Footloose,’ plus many Holiday favorites.

Image from a 1955 Christmas episode of the sitcom

We Wish You a Carney Christmas

Enjoy Art Carney’s appearances in Christmas-themed TV shows, films, and songs, including The Honeymooners, The Twilight Zone, The Night They Saved Christmas and more.

SATURDAY THE 14TH, US poster art, from left: Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, 1981.

5 Scarily Silly Facts About ‘Saturday the 14th,’ Svengoolie’s Movie of the Week

The 1981 horror-comedy gave one future Emmy winner his first major break.

TRUE GRIT, from left: Kim Darby, John Wayne, 1969

Cowboys & Outlaws: 6 Books to Read Your Way Across the American West

Check out this list of some of the most memorable fictional cowboys and outlaws of the 20th century.

Nancy Sinatra Sammy Davis Jr.

Nancy Sinatra Said This To “Uncle” Sammy Davis Jr. on His Birthday

As the daughter of a fellow Rat Packer, Nancy grew up around Davis.

THE MOD SQUAD, Michael Cole, 1968-1973.

Michael Cole, ‘Mod Squad’ Actor, Dies at 84

The actor died “peacefully” surrounded by loved ones.

UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 06: WEMBLEY ARENA Photo of George HARRISON and Eric CLAPTON and Jeff LYNNE, L-R: George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Donald 'Duck' Dunn (behind), Eric Clapton, performing live onstage at the Princes Trust Concert

ELO’s Jeff Lynne Shared His Thoughts on Beatle George Harrison’s Guitar Skills

They were friends and collaborators for many years.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn, 1947.

Ultimate Trivia: Classic Christmas Movies

Christmastime is in the air and you have seen these classics millions of times but do you remember what movie the song “White Christmas” came from? Take our Christmas Movie Quiz and find out!

MONTEREY POP, Otis Redding (center), with Booker T. and the MG's and the Mar-Keys, 1968.

Musicians Who Have Died in Plane Crashes

Otis isn’t the only musician to perish in a plane crash, find out who else has succumbed to aviation accidents.

GREMLINS, Zach Galligan, Gizmo, 1984,

‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Frosty the Snowman’ and Other Christmas Classics Airing This Week

Plus a 1966 ‘Grinch’ mini-marathon, ‘The Shop Around the Corner,’ ‘Bell, Book and Candle,’ ‘Little Women’ (1949) and tons of Rankin/ Bass favorites!

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Donny Osmond Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

7 Fun Facts About Donny Osmond

The singer has had some very unexpected collaborators through the years.

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10 Feel-Good, Small Town Classic Movies to Binge Over the Holidays

From dreams of baseball to passionate romances, these feel-good, small-town-vibe movies are great to watch with the whole family.