From Hollywood Clout to Real Power
Celebrities who attempted to make a run for political office.
Sep 26, 2022•2 min
Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson
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Allen DuMont: TV Pioneer
The electronics engineer, scientist, and inventor made improvements to the cathode ray tube for use in television receivers, manufactured and sold the first commercially practical television set to the public, and founded the original "fourth television network".
Sep 23, 2022•3 min
A History of Edward Jones
A rebroadcast of a recent segment on the history of the financial services firm.
Sep 22, 2022•3 min
Jack Brisco: Legendary Tough Guy
The WWE Hall of Famer was a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time NWA Tag Team Champion with his brother Gerald Brisco.
Sep 21, 2022•4 min
The Powers of Matthew Star
The science fiction TV show ran only one season on NBC, during the 1982-1983 television season. In 2002, it was ranked #22 on TV Guide's list of the 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time.
Sep 20, 2022•2 min
The Great Myths of William Shakespeare!
Myths surrounding the man who's widely regarded as the greatest writer of all time.
Sep 19, 2022•2 min
The Fritz Ritz
During World War II, Texas played host to over 80,000 German prisoners. It had approximately twice as many P.O.W. camps as any other state.
Sep 16, 2022•3 min
Death at Disneyland
Unexpected fatalities that occurred at "The Happiest Place On Earth".
Sep 15, 2022•2 min
Flair: Facts About Ric
Some fast facts about wrestling's "Nature Boy".
Sep 14, 2022•3 min
Jackie Chan Facts
Kick-butt facts about the heir to the Bruce Lee throne.
Sep 13, 2022•2 min
Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius
A repeat of a recent segment on the baseball legend who played for and later managed the New York Yankees.
Sep 12, 2022•3 min
Queen Elizabeth Facts
Some facts you need to know about Queen Elizabeth II, who died this week at the age of 96.
Sep 09, 2022•2 min
Carleton Sheets
A look at the real estate investor who was one of the first stars of the half-hour infomercial.
Sep 08, 2022•2 min
Starrcade
The professional wrestling event was originally held from 1983 to 2000. Though it was revived in 2017, no further events have been held since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 07, 2022•2 min
Facts About Gunsmoke
More stuff you need to know about TV's longest-running western.
Sep 06, 2022•3 min
George Plimpton: All Around Amateur
For over five decades, the sportswriter and pioneering participatory journalist earned renown for his accounts of performing stand-up comedy, taking up boxing, and acting alongside John Wayne in a movie, among other activities, and then recording the experience from an amateur's point of view.
Sep 02, 2022•3 min
Frankie Carle: The Wizard of the Keyboard
The pianist and big band leader achieved worldwide fame with his million-selling hit "Sunrise Serenade", which hit No. 1 on the charts in 1938.
Sep 01, 2022•3 min
Hiro Matsuda: The Man Who Broke Hulk Hogan's Leg!
A look at the two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion who served as trainer to the stars including Lex Luger, Ron Simmons, Paul Orndorff, Scott Hall, and especially Hulk Hogan.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter
Facts you probably don't know about the baseball icon.
Aug 31, 2022•2 min
Jeanine Pirro: Fighting for Justice
A profile of the legal and political commentator who served as the first female judge of Westchester County, New York. She is currently co-host of Fox News Channel's The Five.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
The Women
Still more facts about the 1939 movie.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Busting the Myths About Sacagawea
The myths surrounding the Shoshone woman who took part in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Chyna: The Ninth Wonder of the World
Joanie Laurer, better known as Chyna, came to prominence at the rise of the WWF's Attitude Era in 1997, becoming the promotion's first female enforcer in D-Generation X. She was a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and a one-time WWF Women's Champion. She left the company in 2001, after which she wrestled sporadically until 2011. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 2016 at the age of 46.
Aug 31, 2022•4 min
Betty Fowler: Arkansas Media Icon
A look at one of Arkansas' most prominent media personalities of yesteryear.
Aug 31, 2022•2 min
Things You Didn't Know About Harriet Tubman
Some amazing facts you may not know about the abolitionist and social activist.
Aug 31, 2022•2 min
Patti Page: The Singing Rage
A look at the singing star whose smooth, beautiful vocals carried such hits as "Tennessee Waltz" and "Doggie in the Window".
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Orion: In the Shadow of the King
Jimmy Ellis, who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, came to national attention in the wake of Elvis Presley's death. His voice sounded so similar to Elvis, some believed that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. Ellis was murdered in a pawn shop robbery on December 12, 1998 at the age of 53.
Aug 31, 2022•4 min
Don Leo Jonathan: The Mormon Giant
One of the first big men in wrestling history, standing six-foot-six and weighing between 285 and 340 pounds.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Elvis Facts
Some mind-blowing facts about Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his death.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
Pat Summitt - At Her Peak
A look at perhaps the winningest coach in women's college basketball history.
Aug 31, 2022•3 min
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