Casablanca Facts
A follow-up to a previous segment highlighting some facts about the 1942 movie Casablanca .
Sep 05, 2023•2 min
Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
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Sheb Wooley - Alias Ben Colder
The singer-songwriter-actor is best known for his novelty songs, including the 1958 hit "The Purple People Eater" and under the name Ben Colder. His acting roles include a recurring stint as Pete Nolan on the TV series Rawhide . Among other things, he is credited as the voice of the so-called "Wilhelm scream".
Sep 01, 2023•4 min
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll
One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.
Aug 31, 2023•4 min
Otto Kuss: All American Wrestler
One of wrestling's obscure figures, the NCAA All-American is best known for his brief stints in Central States Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling, and later worked as a referee. (There's no Kussing, by the way.)
Aug 30, 2023•2 min
6 Leading Facts About Leading Leaders
Little known facts about some of the country's most notable leaders, from Abraham Lincoln to Alexander Hamilton.
Aug 29, 2023•3 min
March on Washington Facts
Facts about six of the speakers who were present at the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963, including Martin Luther King.
Aug 28, 2023•2 min
Wayne Shorter: Jazz Fusion Pioneer
In a career that spanned over 40 years and genres such as bop and fusion, the saxophonist-composer and 12-time Grammy winner played with jazz legends Miles Davis and Art Blakey, and recorded more than 20 albums as a bandleader.
Aug 25, 2023•3 min
Bing and Rosemary
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, who co-starred in the 1954 film White Christmas and headlined radio's Crosby – Clooney Show .
Aug 24, 2023•2 min
Wrestling Wednesday: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart
The two-time WWF Tag Team Champion was part of the Hart wrestling family through marriage to his wife Ellie Hart, teaming with various members (including brother-in-law Bret Hart) throughout his career.
Aug 23, 2023•3 min
Robert Schuller
The televangelist and author was principally known for presiding over his Hour of Power television program, from its debut in 1970 until he stepped down in 2006.
Aug 22, 2023•3 min
Toby Halicki: Gone in 60 Seconds
The stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker is known for his 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds , though he starred in several other action films as well. He was killed in an accident while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 (which was never completed) in 1989. His widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, produced the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds in 2000 with Jerry Bruckheimer, with Nicolas Cage as the star.
Aug 21, 2023•3 min
Oprah Winfrey Facts
Fast facts about the media icon.
Aug 18, 2023•2 min
Crosby and Vallée
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and fellow crooner Rudy Vallée.
Aug 17, 2023•2 min
Uncle Elmer: Leadin' the Hillbillies
Known for his enormous size and unique personality, the six-foot-ten wrestler, born Stan Frazier, was a mainstay in WWF during the 1980s, and in the territorial system worked under several different names including Plowboy Frazier, The Giant Rebel, and Big Tex.
Aug 16, 2023•3 min
Banana George
The businessman, entrepreneur, and waterskier (real name George Blair) was known for his barefoot waterskiing and signature yellow "banana"-like wetsuits. He learned how to waterski with his bare feet at the age of 46.
Aug 16, 2023•3 min
Vin Scully: Baseball's Poet Laureate
Considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time, the veteran sportscaster was the longtime voice of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers.
Aug 11, 2023•3 min
Vic 'n' Bing
Fast facts about legendary crooners Vic Damone and Bing Crosby.
Aug 10, 2023•2 min
Hulk Hogan: The One and Only
Fast facts about the wrestling icon.
Aug 09, 2023•2 min
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll
One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.
Aug 08, 2023•4 min
Miss America Facts
Everything you need to know about the beloved pageant.
Aug 07, 2023•3 min
Glen Sherley
The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protege of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.
Aug 04, 2023•3 min
Bing and Satchmo
Fast facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, both of whom shared the screen in the film High Society .
Aug 03, 2023•3 min
Volkoff, Brian Christopher, and Brickhouse
On July 29, 2018, three of the biggest stars in wrestling died within hours of each other: Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher, and Brickhouse Brown. Correction: It was five years ago Saturday (July 29) that we lost Volkoff, Brown and Brian Christopher (Brian Christopher Lawler).
Aug 02, 2023•3 min
The Mommie Dearest Drama
Often considered to be one of the worst films ever made, Mommie Dearest , about the life and career of actress Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway), was known for not only all the unfolding drama during the film but behind the camera as well.
Aug 01, 2023•2 min
Barbara Walters Facts
Fast facts about the trailblazing television icon.
Jul 31, 2023•2 min
Gunsmoke: The Gunfight Intro
For most of its 20 years on the air, the TV series Gunsmoke opened with Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) outdrawing an unidentified badman.
Jul 28, 2023•3 min
Country Star Facts
Still more facts about country music stars of yesteryear.
Jul 27, 2023•2 min
Bambi: Women's Wrestling Star
Considered one of the best in-ring performers in women's wrestling, Bambi (real name Selina Majors) has spent her more than 30-year career in promotions such as the WCW and on the independent circuit. She is a multiple-time women's champion and onetime tag team champion.
Jul 26, 2023•3 min
Bing Crosby's Roles That Almost Were
A look at some movie roles the beloved entertainer almost got.
Jul 25, 2023•2 min
The Dark Side of Walter Brennan
The Academy Award-winning character actor was known for his controversial far-right views, and reportedly danced when he learned that Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated.
Jul 24, 2023•2 min
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