JOHN DOHERTY: Achilles tendon injury fatal only to Achilles

According to Greek mythology, Achilles was an invincible warrior during the Trojan War.

OFFBEAT: From film to faux tales, mythical fairies fascinate generations

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OFFBEAT: Caveman family comedy 'The Croods' safe from extinction

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OFFBEAT: 'Peyton Place' remembered again, this time, on stage

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OFFBEAT: 'The Jackson 5ive' Saturday cartoon show finally on DVD

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OFFBEAT: Dick Clark honored with 2-hour NYE tribute tonight

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OFFBEAT: Dick Clark honored with 2-hour NYE tribute tonight

Dick Clark, who died in April 2012, began hosting ABC's annual New Year's Eve TV specials in 1977.

A year later, some like Christmas NBA start better

NEW YORK | Doc Rivers left home for the holiday, lost the game, and loved every minute of it.

OFFBEAT: 'I Love Lucy Live on Stage' fun, but antennae needs adjusting

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Still revolutionary: Paul Revere and the Raiders to play Blue Chip Casino

Singer Paul Revere still remembers how he, along with his namesake band Paul Revere and the Raiders, managed to get a guest spot on the popular 1960s campy series "Batman."

Gomez and Morticia from ABC TV's "The Addams Family"

OFFBEAT: Readers have TV questions about new 'Dallas' and ABC's 'Ball Boys'

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"One Life to Live" actress Kassie DePaiva

Actress Kassie DePaiva is part of "Loving Llanview," a stage tribute event for fans of the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live," which is traveling the country.

OFFBEAT: 'OLTL' event moved to October at Star Plaza

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"One Life to Live" actress Kassie DePaiva Comes to Star Plaza

Actress Kassie DePaiva is part of "Loving Llanview," a stage tribute event for fans of the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live,"

New Henson stage venture into improv keeps adult audiences laughing

It's been 22 years since Muppets legend Jim Henson died, but his son Brian still finds new inspiration from his father's imagination.

Actress Joan Bennett and Actor Jonathan Frid of ABC's "Dark Shadows" Soap Opera

Actress Joan Bennett with actor Jonathan Frid as vampire Barnabas Collins in ABC's spooky soap opera "Dark Shadows."

OFFBEAT: Johnny Depp's new 'Dark Shadows' film resurrects favorite characters

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Actor Caesar Romero as The Joker on ABC's "Batman" TV Series

Despite heavy makeup and powder, actor Caesar Romero's mustache was clearly visible during his three television seasons as arch villain The Joker on ABC's "Batman" from 1966 to 1968.

"Loving Llanview" Soap Opera Fan Event

"Loving Llanview" is a stage tribute event for fans of the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live," which is traveling the country, as shown for this poster touting a New York-area stage date.