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Didier Descouens / Wikimedia (Public domain)Lark Voorhies' Mother Describes Obsessive Fan Letters from 'Saved by the Bell' Era in Docuseries
In a new docuseries episode, Tricia Voorhies described a fan who sent multiple letters expressing intent to marry her daughter and harm others. The revelation came amid reflections on Voorhies' time on the show from 1989 to 1993. Voorhies, now 52, has continued acting despite a s…
tvinsider.comFamily Matters Actress Jo Marie Payton Discloses Health Emergency Affecting Mobility and Speech
Jo Marie Payton, known for her role in the 1990s sitcom Family Matters, revealed a medical emergency that temporarily left her unable to walk or talk. In a recent Facebook video, the 75-year-old actress shared her recovery progress while using a walker. She did not specify the ca…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Barbara Eden Shares Easter Photo with Husband at Age 94
Barbara Eden, known for her role in the 1960s sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie,' posted an Easter photo on Instagram showing her and her husband Jon Eicholtz wearing matching bunny ears. The image has received comments from followers noting her appearance. Eden discussed her career and…
Britt Bellamy / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Actor Recalls Wearing Smallest Bikini to Challenge Network Censors on 1970s TV Show
An actor from the 1970s series Charlie's Angels described wearing the smallest bikini possible to make a point to the show's producers. The producers reportedly expected network censors to reject the outfit. This incident highlights production decisions during that era's televisi…
tvinsider.comEve Plumb Reveals She Was Unaware of Robert Reed's Sexuality During Brady Bunch Years
Eve Plumb, known for portraying Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch, stated she never knew her TV father Robert Reed was gay, even as an adult. She expressed ongoing upset over media coverage following Reed's 1992 death. The comments came in an exclusive interview with Page Six.