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In this week’s PEOPLE cover story, Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay courageously shares a deeply personal chapter of her life. For the first time, she opens up about a harrowing experience from her thirties and the profound…

Some actors seem destined for specific roles, leaving an indelible mark on television history. Sean Connery was James Bond, Tony Randall and Jack Klugman were the ultimate Odd Couple, and William Shatner was the embodiment of…

It’s a testament to the unpredictable nature of show business that Sally Struthers, who gained fame as Gloria Stivic on the groundbreaking TV series All in the Family, faced significant challenges in her career following her departure…

The early 1970s were a transformative period for CBS, marked by sweeping changes that redefined television programming. Under the leadership of new network programming president Fred Silverman, CBS initiated the infamous “rural purge,”…

Episodic television has long utilized the concept of the "bottle show" — a cost-saving episode typically set in a single location with minimal cast. These episodes often focus on character development, providing deeper insights into the…

When Norman Lear set out to create "All in the Family," he was determined to push boundaries and tackle controversial issues head-on. If an episode didn’t challenge societal norms or provoke thought, it simply wasn’t worth producing.…

Over half a century ago, the idea for what would become "All in the Family" was conceived by ABC, inspired by the British sitcom "Till Death Us Do Part." This show, which premiered in 1965, was as controversial in the UK as the Bunkers…

Mariska Hargitay, celebrated for her role as Detective Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, faced a unique set of challenges when she experienced her first pregnancy while still on the show. In 2006, as Hargitay…

As one of the biggest names in network TV, Mariska Hargitay is best known for her iconic portrayal of Detective Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The actress landed the role in the crime series in 1999, and over…

Law & Order: SVU faced some potentially dark days after Chris Meloni left the series. This departure left Mariska Hargitay to anchor the show as the lead, a challenge some were unsure would work. Dick Wolf’s Doubts and Surprising…