Jeff Nelson

John Wayne and Barbara Walters. They're wearing jackets on his boat. Walters is looking up at Wayne, who is looking out at the water.

Celebrity

Why Barbara Walters Wants to Be Known for Her John Wayne Interview

Journalist Barbara Walters called her interview with movie star John Wayne one of the most impactful of her entire career.

'Saturday Night Live' host Christoph Waltz with a slight smile. He's wearing a jacket and a blue dress shirt underneath.

Christoph Waltz’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch Offended Audiences, Quentin Tarantino Fans Want It to Become a Movie

Actor Christoph Waltz hosted 'Saturday Night Live' and did a hilarious Quentin Tarantino sketch that made his fans want it to be made for real.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon and Betty Hutton as Molly McConnell, who had an episode perfect for Halloween. He's leaning on the counter, looking at her, wearing his iconic Western outfit with cowboy hat, vest, and collared shirt.

The Scariest ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode Perfect for Halloween

The scariest episode of 'Gunsmoke' is the perfect reason for longtime fans to revisit the show around the Halloween season.

'Gunsmoke' Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen in Western costume. Resting his chin on his arms folded on a table.

‘Gunsmoke’: Ken Curtis’ Festus Haggen Came From His Ridiculous Antics in John Ford’s ‘The Searchers’

'The Searchers' actor Ken Curtis brought his performance from the John Ford Western classic to his character of Festus Haggen in 'Gunsmoke.'

'The Green Berets' John Wayne as Col. Mike Kirby and David Janssen as George Beckworth in a black-and-white photo. Wayne is looking at Janssen, who is looking off.

Movies

‘The Green Berets’: John Wayne Forced His Composer to Use 1 Popular Song He Hated

'The Green Berets' actor-turned-director John Wayne pushed composer Miklós Rózsa to use a popular song at the time in the movie, even though he hated the idea of it.

Potential future 'Saturday Night Live' host Guy Fieri. He's giving an open mouth smile, wearing a black shirt, and a chain necklace in front of a backdrop

‘Saturday Night Live’: Guy Fieri Wants to Host ‘SNL’ to ‘Critique’ Bobby Moynihan’s Impersonation of Him

Food Network's Guy Fieri wants to host 'Saturday Night Live' to publicly critique Bobby Moynihan's impersonation of him on the show.

John Wayne, who loved Halloween candy, in a black-and-white photograph wearing a suit

Celebrity

John Wayne’s Favorite Halloween Candy He Would Stash Away From His Family

Oscar-winning movie star John Wayne had his favorite Halloween candies that he would stock up on and enjoy over the course of the holiday season.

'Gunsmoke' Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode and Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell. Weaver is smiling in Western costume. Blake has her arms crossed.

‘Gunsmoke’: Amanda Blake Revealed the Main ‘Monotonous’ Complaint Dennis Weaver Had for Quitting

Dennis Weaver left 'Gunsmoke' after 9 seasons, but his co-star, Amanda Blake, once revealed the complaint that led to his exit.

'Pearl' Mia Goth as Pearl wearing a red dress, holding an ax in front of a barn. She's holding a finger up to her lips to shush someone.

Movies

15 Best 2022 Movie Halloween Costumes

From 'Pearl' to 'Lightyear,' here's a look at the best Halloween 2022 costumes to come from movies to release over the past year.

'Black Adam' Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Black Adam, Zachary Levi as Shazam in 'Shazam!' Black Adam is looking off to the side with a serious look. Shazam is looking straight ahead with a slight smile inside of a store.

Gaming & Comics

How Black Adam Is Related to Shazam

'Black Adam' introduces the anti-hero played by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, but here's how he's connected to Zachary Levi's Shazam.

'Gunsmoke' Burt Reynolds as Quint Asper leaning on a white picket fence in a black-and-white photograph

Burt Reynolds Quit ‘Gunsmoke’ Because of Milburn Stone

'Gunsmoke' actor Milburn Stone once convinced Burt Reynolds to quit the Western television show for a reason that the actor would never forget.

'Wendell & Wild' Kat (Lyric Ross) holding a jukebox with the speaker looking like an eyeball

Movies / Reviews

‘Wendell & Wild’ Movie Review: Henry Selick Returns With Thoughtful, Overstuffed World of Demons

Henry Selick's 'Wendell & Wild' introduces a spooky and quirky ride, but it's narratively overstuffed with a lack of focus.

'Saturday Night Live' Andy Kaufman speaking into a microphone wearing a Hawaiian shirt

‘Saturday Night Live’: Andy Kaufman Was Banned Over ‘Cheap’ Audience Call Line Vote

Former 'Saturday Night Live' performer Andy Kaufman was infamously banned after it was put up to a vote through a call line for audiences.

'Gunsmoke' James Arness as Matt Dillon, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, Ken Curtis as Festus Haggen, Buck Taylor as Newly O'Brien, and Milburn Stone as Dr. Galen Adams standing on a staircase, posing.

‘Gunsmoke’: Buck Taylor Revealed Why Most Actors Got Frustrated by James Arness and Cast

Actor Buck Taylor once explained how most other actors were frustrated by James Arness and the rest of the 'Gunsmoke' cast for their ability to steal scenes.

'Halloween Ends' Scout Taylor-Compton, James Jude Courtney as Michael Myers, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, and Danielle Harris in a collage. Taylor-Compton and Harris are in front of pumpkin backdrop. In center image, Curtis and Courtney are fighting.

Movies

‘Halloween Ends’: Rob Zombie’s Laurie and Annie Actors Condemn New Film – ‘It Shouldn’t Have Been a ‘Halloween’ Movie’

'Halloween Ends' is earning a lot of mixed reactions, but Rob Zombie's 'Halloween' actors Scout Taylor-Compton and Danielle Harris aren't afraid to give their honest criticisms.

'Hondo' John Wayne, Geraldine Page, and Lee Aaker on the poster. Wayne holding Page.

Movies

‘Hondo’: John Wayne Held His Breath When Kissing Geraldine Page to Keep From ‘Puking’

John Wayne and Geraldine Page had intimate scenes in 'Hondo,' but he almost threw up when he smelt how bad her breath was.

'Black Adam' Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Black Adam with a glowing thunderbolt on his chest walking away from a bright light source.

Movies / Reviews

‘Black Adam’ Movie Review: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Charms as the DC Anti-Hero

DC's 'Black Adam' introduces a fun performance from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson along with action sequences that pushes its PG-13 rating.

'Gunsmoke' actor Dennis Weaver wearing a collared shirt and resting his arms on a wooden gate with a horse in the background.

‘Gunsmoke’: Dennis Weaver Initially Thought the Director ‘Mistakenly’ Cast Him as Chester Goode Instead of Matt Dillon

Dennis Weaver thought there was a terrible mistake when he was reading for the part of Chester on 'Gunsmoke' instead of the role of Matt Dillon.

'Gunsmoke' Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell and James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon. Blake is holding onto Arness' arm looking concerned. He's holding a pistol.

‘Gunsmoke’: Amanda Blake Stormed off the Set, but James Arness Was the Only Person to Change Things Around

Tensions occasionally ran high on the 'Gunsmoke' set, which is exactly why actor Amanda Blake stormed off the set. However, James Arness is who provided much-needed positive energy.

'The Banshees of Inisherin' Colin Farrell as Pádraic Súilleabháin walking alongside a donkey in a green field

Movies / Reviews

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Movie Review: Colin Farrell Radiates in Martin McDonagh ‘Nice Guy’ Dark Comedy

Writer/director Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin' is a wonderfully executed dark comedy-drama further elevated by brilliant performances across the board.