Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Himself
The stand-up comedian has been credited with doing more to promote ventriloquism than anyone since his hero Edgar Bergen.
Oct 17, 2023•3 min
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Oscar Alemán: Argentina's Gypsy Jazzman
One of the most underrated jazz guitarists in history, the Argentinian-born musician is widely recognized in his native South America as well as abroad.
Oct 16, 2023•2 min
Martha Stewart Facts
Fast facts about the businesswoman and TV personality.
Oct 13, 2023•2 min
TV Thursday: Dark Shadows
One of the biggest hits of daytime television, the gothic soap opera introduced Canadian actor Jonathan Frid to American TV audiences, in the role of vampire Barnabas Collins.
Oct 12, 2023•3 min
Dusty Rhodes: The American Dream
Considered one of the greatest wrestlers and talkers in the history of the business, the WWE Hall of Famer is one of seven men inducted into not only the WWE Hall of Fame but also the WCW, Professional Wrestling and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Halls of Fame.
Oct 11, 2023•4 min
Shemp Howard: The Original Third Stooge
An update of a recent segment on the Three Stooges member.
Oct 10, 2023•4 min
Fiddlin' Facts
Fast facts about some notable country and bluegrass fiddlers.
Oct 09, 2023•3 min
Don't Make Them Angry!
Stories of people and animals who suddenly burst into rage.
Oct 06, 2023•2 min
Larry Fine: Stooge in the Middle
The comedian, actor, and musician is best known as the "middle Stooge" in The Three Stooges. He was a member of the trio from 1928 (when it was still a vaudeville act) until a stroke disabled him in 1970, effectively disbanding the act.
Oct 05, 2023•4 min
Wrestling Wednesday: The Plane Crash of '75
On October 4, 1975, a small twin-engine Cessna 310, en route from Charlotte to Wilmington, North Carolina, crashed just short of the airport runway. Ric Flair, Bob Bruggers, Johnny Valentine, and Tim Woods (Mr. Wrestling) all suffered serious injuries, David Crockett being the least injured. Mike Farkas, the pilot, was the only non-survivor.
Oct 04, 2023•3 min
JFK and His Mistakes
A look at some of the costly mistakes John F. Kennedy made during his presidency.
Oct 03, 2023•3 min
Robert Atkins: Diet Guru
The physician and cardiologist is best known as the creator of the Atkins Diet, which has been called "one of the most popular fad diets in the United States".
Oct 02, 2023•3 min
The Gleason Bit
On the morning of June 17, 2013, Atlanta sports radio hosts Steak Shapiro, Chris Dimino, and Nick Cellini aired a skit poking fun at former NFL player Steve Gleason's battle with ALS. Within hours, they were fired.
Sep 29, 2023•2 min
TV Thursday: The Jack Benny Program
A holdover from radio, The Jack Benny Program , headlined by the veteran comedian, ran on TV (first CBS, then NBC) from 1950 to 1965. Like the original radio version, the TV show is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century American comedy.
Sep 28, 2023•3 min
Wrestling Wednesday: Ole Anderson
One of wrestling's most controversial personalities, the member of the kayfabe Anderson family (also known as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew) was one of the founders of the Four Horsemen stable.
Sep 27, 2023•3 min
Richard Farnsworth: The Straight Story
The two-time Academy Award nominee started out doing stunts in 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.
Sep 26, 2023•3 min
The Spaniels
The R&B and doo-wop group is best known for their hit song "Goodnite, Sweethart, Goodnite", released in 1954.
Sep 25, 2023•2 min
Businesswomen Facts
Fast facts about some of America's most prominent businesswomen from Oprah Winfrey to Martha Stewart.
Sep 22, 2023•2 min
TV Thursday: Larry King Facts
Fast facts about the broadcast legend.
Sep 21, 2023•3 min
Arn Anderson: The Enforcer
The WWE Hall of Famer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tag team wrestlers in history (most notably as an original member of the Four Horsemen), though he also had a successful singles career. Since 2019, he has worked for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a road agent.
Sep 20, 2023•4 min
Presidential Facts
Some fast facts about U.S. Presidents.
Sep 19, 2023•2 min
Bill Black: Slap in the Bass
The rock and roll pioneer was one of Elvis Presley's original band members, and later formed his own group, Bill Black's Combo.
Sep 18, 2023•4 min
The Car Chase of '63
In June 1963, stuntmen Bill Hickman and Alex Sharp made news when they tracked down a bank robber in the Los Angeles area. The two were awarded a commendation for outstanding service to the LAPD.
Sep 15, 2023•2 min
Abbott and Costello Meet Bing Crosby
Fast facts about the entertainment icons.
Sep 14, 2023•2 min
Adnan Al-Kaissie: "The General"
The former pro wrestler, who died last week at 84, became the first Iraqi as well as Arab to compete in the WWF/WWE, though he worked for other promotions as well, including AWA and Championship Wrestling in Florida.
Sep 13, 2023•4 min
Western Stars Who Died Too Soon
A look at some film and TV western stars of yesteryear who suffered premature deaths.
Sep 12, 2023•5 min
Ferrante & Teicher
One of the most famous double acts in music history, Arthur Ferrante and Louis Teicher would become known for their clever arrangements of popular songs, movie soundtracks, and classical pieces. Their unique two-piano sound was loved by millions.
Sep 11, 2023•3 min
Bing and Liberace
Fast facts about entertainment legends Bing Crosby and Liberace.
Sep 08, 2023•1 min
Tim Wilson
In a career spanning two decades, the Georgia-born comedian released more than a dozen albums, was a staple on the stand-up comedy circuit, and made numerous TV appearances. He died in 2014 of a heart attack at the age of 59, and was posthumously inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame a year later.
Sep 07, 2023•2 min
Wrestling Wednesday: Bray Wyatt
Known for his tenures in WWE, particularly as leader of the Wyatt Family faction, the onetime amateur wrestler and college football player – given name Windham Rotunda – followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Blackjack Mulligan, his father Mike Rotunda, and uncles Barry and Kendall Windham. He died of a heart attack in August at the age of 36.
Sep 06, 2023•3 min
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