In The Closet
It’s no surprise that homosexuality was just as taboo topic as divorce at the time, arguably the most taboo topic on public television shows. For this reason, Robert Reed, or the father of the show, stayed in the closet during his acting career. It was Florence Henderson that noticed that Reed was a bit uneasy during romance scenes with her, and he eventually disclosed his secret to her. The on-screen couple rehearsed their romance scenes off-camera so that Reed could appear as comfortable as possible for viewers. And you know what? The entire cast kept Reed’s secret, even after he passed away.
In The Closet
Blondie
Susan Olsen went so far as to have her hair bleached to match the blonde shade that the producers wanted her to have on the show in the first few seasons. It wasn’t until Cindy’s thin hair began to fall out in clumps that they stopped the bleaching.
Blondie
