Wrestling Wednesday: "The Amazing" Argentina Zuma
One of wrestling's lesser known figures, the Argentinian-born athlete was known for his high-flying moves, in particular his airplane spin finisher.
Mar 15, 2023•2 min
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Maurice Chevalier
The French-born entertainer had a lengthy career in stage, screen, and radio, spanning half a century.
Mar 14, 2023•2 min
Ina Ray Hutton: Girl Bandleader
The big band leader led one of the first all-female orchestras, the Melodears, during the 1930s. After leading an all-male orchestra for all of the 1940s, she revived the all-girl format of her band in the '50s.
Mar 13, 2023•3 min
Jessica Savitch
One of the first women to anchor an evening network newscast solo, the veteran journalist was renowned for her audience appeal and on-camera skills despite criticism for her lack of journalism experience.
Mar 10, 2023•3 min
Alicia Keys Facts
Fast facts about the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist.
Mar 09, 2023•2 min
A History of Women's Wrestling
On this International Women's Day, an abbreviated history of women's wrestling.
Mar 08, 2023•3 min
Why is Susan B. Anthony So Famous?
Fast facts about the women's rights icon.
Mar 07, 2023•3 min
Why is Amelia Earhart Famous?
Everything you need to know about the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Mar 06, 2023•3 min
The Curse of Diff'rent Strokes
Following the cancelation of the TV show Diff'rent Strokes , three of its stars - Dana Plato, Gary Coleman, and Todd Bridges - suffered numerous career setbacks. Bridges is now the sole surviving principal cast member.
Mar 03, 2023•3 min
Richard Farnsworth: The Straight Story
The two-time Academy Award nominee started out doing stunts in numerous films and TV shows. For his contributions to the entertainment industry, he received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1992 and was inducted into the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Hall of Great Western Performers in 1997.
Mar 02, 2023•3 min
Jimmy Hart: The Mouth of the South
Regarded by many to be one of the greatest managers in the history of pro wrestling, the so-called "Mouth of the South" has managed the likes of Honky Tonk Man, The Hart Foundation, and Jerry Lawler, among others.
Mar 01, 2023•4 min
F. Lee Bailey: Profile of an Attorney
In a career that spanned almost 40 years, criminal defense attorney F. Lee Bailey presided over some of the most famous trials in history, including those involving Sam Sheppard, Albert DeSalvo, and Patty Hearst. He was part of the so-called "Dream Team" during the O.J. Simpson saga.
Feb 28, 2023•3 min
B.J. and the Bear
Created at a time when the CB trucking craze swept America, the TV series B.J. and the Bear made its star Greg Evigan a heartthrob to female viewers.
Feb 27, 2023•3 min
Daryle Singletary
One of country music's most promising acts during the 1990s, the Georgia-born singer was best known for hit songs such as “I Let Her Lie” “Amen Kind of Love”. He died in 2018 at the age of 46.
Feb 24, 2023•3 min
Vic Damone
One of the most popular singing stars of his day, the Brooklyn-born crooner soared to stardom with the song "I Have But One Heart". His other hits include "You're Breaking My Heart" and "On the Street Where You Live".
Feb 23, 2023•4 min
Wrestling Wednesday - Louie Spicolli: A Fallen Legend
In a career that was cut short by death, the self-described inventor of the Death Valley driver finisher was known for his stints in WWF, ECW, WCW, and in Mexico.
Feb 22, 2023•3 min
Celebrities Who Were in the Service
Entertainers who did their part to serve our country overseas.
Feb 21, 2023•2 min
Jackie Wilson Facts
Everything you need to know about R&B's "Mr. Excitement".
Feb 20, 2023•2 min
Crosby and Diamond
Fast facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Neil Diamond.
Feb 17, 2023•3 min
Why the Political Talk Shows Ignored Corporate Power Issues
According to one source, between 1995 and 1999, almost all of the Sunday public affairs talk shows, including Meet the Press , Face the Nation , and This Week , avoided discussing corporate scandals. The issue came after agribusiness firm Archer Daniels Midland, for years a major sponsor of these shows, found itself in some hot water.
Feb 16, 2023•3 min
Junkyard Dog: Wrestling's Greatest Thumper
Known for his work in Mid-South Wrestling and the WWF, the WWE Hall of Famer was one of the most charismatic athletes of his time.
Feb 15, 2023•2 min
The Women
Facts about the 2008 remake of the 1939 film, which was in turn based on Clare Boothe Luce's comedy of manners that made it to Broadway.
Feb 14, 2023•3 min
Medic
Considered by some observers to be the forerunner of TV medical shows, Medic , which ran from 1954 to 1956, was the first of its kind to focus attention on medical procedures.
Feb 13, 2023•2 min
Sam Peckinpah: Directing with Blood
One of the purveyors of the revisionist Western movement, the director and screenwriter was known for employing an innovative yet explicit depiction of action and violence.
Feb 10, 2023•4 min
History's Greatest Potheads
A look at some historical figures who decided to give cannabis a try: Queen Victoria, William Shakespeare, and James Monroe.
Feb 09, 2023•2 min
Bobby Eaton: Legendary Tag Team Specialist
The professional wrestler (known in the ring as "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton) was best known as one half of the second version of the Midnight Express.
Feb 08, 2023•3 min
Tom Mix: Riding Tall
One of the first celluloid cowboys, Tom Mix played an important role in defining the western as the genre emerged at the birth of American cinema.
Feb 07, 2023•4 min
Truth or Consequences
A cornerstone of radio and television's golden eras, Truth or Consequences blended the traditional quiz show format with wacky stunts.
Feb 06, 2023•4 min
Angels Revenge a.k.a. Seven from Heaven
Released in 1979, the movie Angels Revenge , also known as Angels Brigade and Seven from Heaven , was seen as a cheap knockoff of TV's Charlie Angels .
Feb 03, 2023•2 min
Alfalfa: The Life and Times of a Little Rascal
Child actor Carl Switzer won the hearts of millions as the scrawny Alfalfa in the Our Gang short subject series (later repackaged as The Little Rascals for television).
Feb 02, 2023•3 min
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