A charter member of wrestling's The Midnight Express, Dennis Condrey is best known for his appearances in such promotions as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and its forerunner Jim Crockett Promotions.
On September 4, 2006, Steve Irwin, known to millions as "The Crocodile Hunter", died after being pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray while filming a documentary. His shocking death stunned the entire world.
Since 1933, through many changes in membership, the Sons of the Pioneers have remained one of the longest surviving vocal groups in country music. Its current lineup comprises of Tommy Nallie, Roy Rogers Jr. (whose father was once a member of the group), John Fullerton, Paul Elliott, Chuck Ervin, and Ken Lattimore.
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Before CBS launched a reboot of The Odd Couple (based on Neil Simon's hit play) in 2015, ABC decided to revive their old hit series as The New Odd Couple in the fall of 1982. With African-American actors Ron Glass and Demond Wilson as Felix and Oscar, respectively, this new version was not successful and was canceled after just 13 episodes. (ABC launched a Saturday morning cartoon version of the show, The Oddball Couple , in 1975, the year the original series ended its run)
In a career that spanned over 20 years, Brian Blair was one of wrestling's most popular stars, most notably as one half of The Killer Bees (where he was "B. Brian Blair"). Since 2014, he has been president of the Cauliflower Alley Club, a non-profit fraternal organization comprising of current and former pro wrestlers and boxers in North America.
One of Southern gospel's most prolific figures, the Oklahoma-reared songwriter scored over 800 hymns, including "I'll Fly Away", considered the most recorded gospel song in history.
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Everything you need to know about the broadcasting icon.
One of several westerns that crowded the TV airwaves in the late '50s, Sugarfoot was part of the Warner Bros. stable of oaters. The show and its theme song were referenced on an episode of Arrested Development in 2005.
One of the architects of hardcore wrestling, the multiple-time world champion is considered one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time.
While serving time in prison for murder, David Marshall "Carbine" Williams invented the floating chamber and the short-stroke piston, both of which use the high-pressure gas generated in or close to the breech of the firearm to operate the action of semi-automatic firearms like the M1 Carbine, which is widely credited with helping the Allies win World War II. His life story was dramatized in the 1952 movie Carbine Williams starring Jimmy Stewart.
In the fall of 1967, ABC launched a new television western titled Custer , based on the life of General George Armstrong Custer, but protests from Native American groups and disappointing ratings resulted in its cancelation after only 17 episodes.
One of the worst serial killers in history, Albert Fish was suspected in at least five child murders during his lifetime, though he confessed to only three murders. Much like fellow cannibals Jeffrey Dahmer and Joe Metheny, Fish would dismember his victims. In Fish's case, he cooked their flesh and ate it for dinner.
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The multiple-time singles champion, christened Roland Daniels, took his ring name from the Jim Croce song about "Bad, Bad" Leroy Brown, which also became his theme song for several of his in-ring appearances.
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Fast facts about TV's Leave it to Beaver.
The Brady Bunch is one of several TV series not to have a proper series finale. The final episode broadcast, "The Hair-Brained Scheme", centered around Bobby's idea of selling hair tonic. Once Greg uses the tonic, it turns his hair bright orange just before graduation day. Series patriarch Robert Reed was written out of the episode due to his objection over the storyline. Moreover, he and series creator Sherwood Schwartz fought constantly over the show's content.
Also known as "Custer's Last Stand", the battle, which resulted in the defeat of U.S. forces, was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
One of the most famous families in wrestling history, the Von Erichs' story is one of triumph in the ring and tragedy.
Fast facts about the TV icon.
Before Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest, Guy Lombardo was the king of New Year's. For 50 years, his uniquely different big band music was acclaimed everywhere.
A history of the popular series of trivia books.
One of the biggest stars of Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling in the 1980s, John Tatum later worked for UWF (where he and Missy Hyatt, then his real-life girlfriend, were in Eddie GIlbert's stable Hot Stuff Inc.), USWA, and GWF, and in between, returned to WCCW.
Fast facts about comedians Bob Saget, Louie Anderson, and Gilbert Gotffried, all of whom died early this year.
A leading figure in the popularity of Latin music, the big band leader was known for his breathtaking arrangements and beautiful women singers.
The actor, TV producer, director, and screenwriter became known for his role of Sgt. Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created.
Fast facts about legendary singers Al Martino and Bing Crosby.
A look at the angle involving Kevin Sullivan and Dusty Rhodes in Mid-South Wrestling on Christmas Day 1982.
