18 photos of TV stars in Halloween costumes to get you in an October mood
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Halloween is a wonderful holiday, but it does come with its unique dilemmas. "What am I going to wear this year?" And, "What candy am I going to eat first?"
Well, we can help you a bit with the first question. At the same time, we can look back at some charming behind-the-scene pictures from television's past. For decades, Halloween episodes have been a staple of fall TV. People just love to dress up — even those who have to dress up every day for a living.
Here are some Halloween promotional photos from classic shows, featuring pirates, devils, felines, Zorro, witches and other assorted ghoulies.
Image: The Everett CollectionCaptain Stubin stayed with the whole sea captain theme, naturally, on The Love Boat.
Image: The Everett CollectionJon "Timmy" Provost looks genuinely giddy to be sporting this plastic costume for a 1962 episode of Lassie. The dog is ready to carry the candy.
Image: The Everett CollectionSpeaking of famous child stars, Jay North, best know as Dennis the Menace, and Angela Cartwright of Lost in Space turned up on the doorstep in a 1960 episode of The Dinah Shore Show.
Image: The Everett CollectionBob Newhart has a devilish look for Newhart. Of course, it was all a dream in the end.
Image: The Everett CollectionClassic Universal horror movie actors reprised their infamous roles for a wonderful episode of Route 66, "Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing." Click the link to stream it for free right now.
Image: The Everett CollectionLuke Perry looks ready for The Untouchables, while Ian Ziering goes for the swashbuckling look on Beverly Hills, 90210.
Image: The Everett CollectionGeorge Lindsey, best known as Goober from The Andy Griffith Show, brings candy corn to corn pone on Hee Haw.
Image: The Everett CollectionJohnny Depp appears to be practicing for a Taxi Driver reboot on 21 Jump Street.
Image: The Everett CollectionThe Little Rascals know a thing or two about tricks and treats.
Image: The Everett CollectionMichael Fishman cozies up next to a jack-o'-lantern on the set of Roseanne.
Image: The Everett CollectionConsidering the show is about witches, Bewitched had to celebrate Halloween…
Image: The Everett Collection… heck, the cast members were always ready for a costume party.
Image: The Everett CollectionDitto for The Addams Family. Though they are a little more festive here with decorative gourds.
Image: The Everett CollectionPaul Lynde, of Bye Bye Birdie and Hollywood Square, was also a veteran of Bewitched. He brought that Salem know-how to an episode of his own The Paul Lynde Show.
Image: The Everett CollectionLinc might be too cool for costumes on The Mod Squad, but Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton) is purr-fect as a tiger.
Image: The Everett CollectionNancy McKeon, Billy Jacobi and Linda Lavin dress up for a 1981 Halloween episode of Alice.
Image: The Everett CollectionMarla Gibbs goes Harpo Marx for an episode of The Jeffersons.
Image: The Everett CollectionWho says you can't celebrate another favorite holiday on Halloween? Tracey Gold makes a perfect Easter bunny on Growing Pains. Be whatever you want to be!