Veteran actress Penny Marshall is recovering after undergoing surgery to treat a brain tumor, according to a tabloid report.

Happy Birthday to Simple Plan guitarist Jeff Stinco (1978), Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough (1973), "Lost" actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (1967), Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley (1967; d. 2002),

Jessica Simpson is trying to persuade Britney Spears to join her for a new TV sitcom, according to reports. The Dukes of Hazzard star has approached Spears with the idea of teaming up for a buddy comedy,

It was October 25, 1978. Laverne and Shirley, Charlie's Angels and MASH were in the top ten TV shows. Movie theater prices were about $2.50. John Travolta and Olivia Newton John were star-crossed lovers in Grease,

Happy Birthday to Simple Plan guitarist Jeff Stinco (1978), Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough (1973), "Lost" actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (1967), Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley (1967; d. 2002), singer/songwriter Tori Amos (1963),

MILWAUKEE (AP) - They're giving two thumbs up to the bronze Fonz in Milwaukee. Dozens of people lining the Milwaukee River downtown cheered as a bronze statue

Monday, April 7 Samantha Who? (ABC, 9:31 p.m.) - The charming Christina Applegate sitcom is back and Sam's moving in with ex Todd and his new girlfriend. Welcome back, TV-manufactured awkwardness!

What happened to it? A catchy, sing-a-long theme song used to be part of the fun of watching a show. A great theme song could get you excited and in the mood to watch a show. Sometimes the theme song was the best part of a bad show. A theme song that caught your attention could get you to check out a show you weren't normally watching.

Married... With Children creator Ron Leavitt has died of lung cancer. He was 60. The writer/producer passed away at his home in Sherman Oaks, California on Sunday.

The O.C. never takes itself too seriously. Always retaining a sense of humor and self-parodying element, the show displays a keen understanding of its place within pop culture. The “Complete Series Collection” captures every episode from the four seasons of the show. Also on DVD: season three of Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy.