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tv star collector · 11-25-2007, 07:39 PM

Bill Cosby was once approached to play professional football.

Micky Dolenz of THE MONKEES tried out for the role of "The Fonz" on HAPPY
DAYS but lost out to Henry Winkler.

Lindsay Wagner (THE BIONIC WOMAN) used to babysit for the children of
singer Glen Campbell.

Karen Valentine (ROOM 222) was a former winner of the Miss USA Talent
Contest.

The singing voice of Melody on JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS was performed by
Cheryl Ladd (CHARLIE'S ANGELS).

Talk show mogul Merv Griffin starred in a TV production as Prince Charming.

Tom Selleck was a contestant on THE DATING GAME and didn't get chosen.

Larry Hagman once directed a movie called "Beware the Blob!"

James Arness (GUNSMOKE) is the brother of Peter Graves.

Kate Jackson (CHARLIE'S ANGELS) played a ghost on DARK SHADOWS.

Vince Edwards (BEN CASEY) has a twin brother named Robert.

Patty Duke once won $32,000 on the game show THE $64,000 QUESTION.

Prior to an acting career, Barbara Bain was a fashion model.

Before he was the captain of THE LOVE BOAT, Gavin McLeod was "Happy
Haines" on McHALE'S NAVY.

dawsongirl · 11-26-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Micky Dolenz of THE MONKEES tried out for the role of "The Fonz" on HAPPY
DAYS but lost out to Henry Winkler.

That would have just been weird.

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Tom Selleck was a contestant on THE DATING GAME and didn't get chosen.

I don't think Bill Bixby ever got chosen either. I wonder what some of those women thought after not chosing a celeb. lol

OH Nuts! · 11-26-2007, 05:47 AM

Dr. Joyce Brothers won the $64K question and her topic was boxing

Zoneboy · 11-26-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rich p

Dr. Joyce Brothers won the $64K question and her topic was boxing

So did Barbara Feldon, Her category was Shakespeare.

11-25-2007, 07:39 PM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	TV Trivia Bill Cosby was once approached to play professional football. Micky Dolenz of THE MONKEES tried out for the role of "The Fonz" on HAPPY DAYS but lost out to Henry Winkler. Lindsay Wagner (THE BIONIC WOMAN) used to babysit for the children of singer Glen Campbell. Karen Valentine (ROOM 222) was a former winner of the Miss USA Talent Contest. The singing voice of Melody on JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS was performed by Cheryl Ladd (CHARLIE'S ANGELS). Talk show mogul Merv Griffin starred in a TV production as Prince Charming. Tom Selleck was a contestant on THE DATING GAME and didn't get chosen. Larry Hagman once directed a movie called "Beware the Blob!" James Arness (GUNSMOKE) is the brother of Peter Graves. Kate Jackson (CHARLIE'S ANGELS) played a ghost on DARK SHADOWS. Vince Edwards (BEN CASEY) has a twin brother named Robert. Patty Duke once won $32,000 on the game show THE $64,000 QUESTION. Prior to an acting career, Barbara Bain was a fashion model. Before he was the captain of THE LOVE BOAT, Gavin McLeod was "Happy Haines" on McHALE'S NAVY.

11-26-2007, 05:47 AM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Dr. Joyce Brothers won the $64K question and her topic was boxing