On May 16, 1984, comic Andy Kaufman dies from a rare form of lung cancer at just 35 years of age a master of invention, he told friends he planned to fake his own death, leading some to believe he did not die.
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The forward-thinking of Ball and Arnaz revolutionized how television is made on multiple levels.
A close look at the '70s and '80s series "Three's Company" and the changes that it underwent.
Taking a close look at how the seven castaways secured their place on the island.
A close and intimate look at the early days of "Cheers" and the casting of memorable characters.
Garry Shandling's career featured his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.
Garry Shandling's career featured his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.
A fresh look at the death of actor and comic Richard Pryor, whose no-holds-barred approach to his life and work made him an American icon.
In 1977 the world was stunned by the news that the breakout comedy star, Freddie Prinze, had taken his own life at the age of 22 he shot to fame as the star of "Chico and the Man," but Freddie struggled to balance his fame with his personal life.
Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in 2005 for nearly 30 years, he tucked millions of Americans into bed every night as the host of NBC's "Tonight Show," but away from the cameras, Johnny was a troubled man.
Actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") dies on May 27, 2011 Conaway is rarely out of work, but there is trouble behind his megawatt smile his much-publicized battle with addiction causes reporters to speculate that he may have died of an overdose.
The life and career of Chris Farley, the larger-than-life Hollywood star regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.
Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy whose unique characters on hit show "Saturday Night Live" catapult her into the nation's heart. However, behind the laughter is a life blighted by illness and sorrow -- from bulimia to multiple miscarriages.
On May 16, 1984, comic Andy Kaufman dies from a rare form of lung cancer at just 35 years of age a master of invention, he told friends he planned to fake his own death, leading some to believe he did not die.
Actor Jeff Conaway ("Grease") dies on May 27, 2011 Conaway is rarely out of work, but there is trouble behind his megawatt smile his much-publicized battle with addiction causes reporters to speculate that he may have died of an overdose.
The life and career of Chris Farley, the larger-than-life Hollywood star regarded as one of the funniest comics of his generation.
Gilda Radner is an icon of American comedy whose unique characters on hit show "Saturday Night Live" catapult her into the nation's heart. However, behind the laughter is a life blighted by illness and sorrow -- from bulimia to multiple miscarriages.
On May 16, 1984, comic Andy Kaufman dies from a rare form of lung cancer at just 35 years of age a master of invention, he told friends he planned to fake his own death, leading some to believe he did not die.
Garry Shandling's career featured his self-analytical and self-deprecating humor.
Bernie Mac was one of the best-loved stand-up comics of his generation and along with working his way out of poverty, he spent 12 years performing in Chicago clubs before hitting the big time in 2008 he died at the age of 50.
Flip Wilson is remembered as the gifted comedian who burned fiercely, lighting up TV screens.
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