They're Still Here: 10 Classic TV Legends You Didn't Know Were Alive in 2026

Their shows went off the air more than 50 years ago, but these classic TV legends are still with us in 2026. From Flipper and Father Knows Best to MASH, The Partridge Family and Hart to Hart, these are the stars who outlived their co-stars, their studios and their era. Using memoirs, interviews and public records, we look at the stories behind the screen: the actress who secretly worked night shifts at an airline while starring in a hit sitcom, the original Catwoman who patented her own underwear, the MASH star who wore his real Army dog tags on camera, and the 96-year-old leading man still linked to one of Hollywood's most haunting mysteries. Chapters: 0:00 Still here in 2026 0:52 #10 Luke Halpin and Tommy Norden (Flipper) 3:37 #9 Elinor Donahue (Father Knows Best) 5:54 #8 Lee Meriwether (Miss America, Catwoman) 7:56 #7 Bernie Kopell (The Love Boat) 9:52 #6 Hal Linden (Barney Miller) 12:11 #5 Marla Gibbs (The Jeffersons) 14:16 #4 Julie Newmar (Batman) 16:26 #3 Shirley Jones (The Partridge Family) 18:30 #2 Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, Gary Burghoff, Mike Farrell (MASH) 21:35 Bonus: Marion Ross (Happy Days) 23:09 #1 Robert Wagner (Hart to Hart) Watch next: 10 Classic TV Stars Who Are the Last Ones Still Alive From Their Cast If you grew up with these shows, subscribe. Every week, we bring back another story Hollywood tried to forget. This video is for documentary and educational purposes. All information comes from published memoirs, interviews and public records. Robert Wagner has never been charged with any crime in connection with Natalie Wood's death. #ClassicTV #StillAlive #TVLegends