The NFL player turned wrestler worked in several promotions throughout his career, which abruptly ended in October 1975 when he suffered serious injuries in the plane crash that also injured Ric Flair, Johnny Valentine, and Tim Woods, and killed the pilot, Mike Farkas.
The 1950s singer found success after broadcaster Arthur Godfrey infamously fired him on the air.
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In 1999, singer Shania Twain released "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!", which became her anthem for female empowerment. The song became a smash hit, winning a Grammy and being certified platinum.
The political discussion program became known for its fiery debates, moderated by a liberal and a conservative co-host.
The patriarch of the Guerrero wrestling family was one of the first Hispanic-American wrestlers to entre lucha libre at a time when most wrestlers were imported from outside Mexico.
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The film releasing company, formed by brothers Lawrence, Bernard and David Woolner, produced such B-movies as Attack of the 50 Foot Woman , The Human Duplicators , and Hillbillys in a Haunted House .
A holdover from the golden age of radio (which also spawned a popular movie serial), the TV crime drama first ran on NBC during 1952 and re-emerged in first-run syndication in 1954, producing 39 more episodes. FYI: As mentioned during this segment, actor Chester Morris served as series host during Gang Busters' NBC run, except he held that job in the second season. Series creator Phillips Lord was host in the first season. For the series' syndicated run, introductory and closing remarks were pro...
Considered one of the most famous high-flying wrestlers in history, the son of "Wild Bull" Curry once threw 15 to 20 dropkicks in a matter of 10 seconds.
In the early hours of October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted to rob two Coffeyville, Kansas banks at the same time. Emmett Dalton was the only survivor, and was sentenced to life in prison, but was released after serving only 14 years.
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The WWE Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, holding over 20 championships in a career that spanned almost 40 years.
One of the first Russian Americans to make it big in Hollywood, the veteran actor earned renown for his starring role in the stage and movie musical The King and I , for which he won two Tony Awards and later an Oscar for Best Actor.
The novelist and actress is best known for the classic Valley of the Dolls , one of the all-time best-selling fictional works in publishing history, which spawned a successful movie adaptation.
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In 1959, a television version of the novel turned movie The Third Man hit the airwaves, with the character of Harry Lime changed to a private investigator. The series ran until 1965.
The pro wrestler turned actor is best known for his role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in The Godfather , and also worked for the Colombo crime family.
The Austrian zither player and composer is best known for his internationally famous soundtrack to the film noir The Third Man .
The country music DJ and television host is best known as the founder of Country Music Television (CMT), which he created in 1983. (By the way, the cause of his death was complications from diabetes, not kidney failure.)
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The Television Hall of Famer became the first woman to hold an executive role in the business, when she was named vice president of CBS in 1973.
The onetime WWF Women's Champion, trained by The Fabulous Moolah, competed in not only the WWF but other promotions as well, including the AWA and WCW.
The former competitive swimmer is known for her crusade against the participation of trans women in women's sports.
The singer-comedienne, known for her bawdy material, was a major headliner in Las Vegas for decades.
The professional golfer has had more than 70 career victories, including two U.S. Open wins, and is known for his smooth golf swing.
The popular science fiction series became one of the biggest hits of late '80s and early '90s television.
Considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, the WWE Hall of Famer would become known for his powerful physique and in-ring skills.
The politician, diplomat, and lawyer served as Union general in the American Civil War and later governor of New Mexico territory, and wrote the best-selling novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
