Jim Nabors: More Than Just Gomer Pyle
The TV actor, singer, and comedian is perhaps widely known for his signature character Gomer Pyle.
Jun 12, 2025•5 min
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William Stuart-Houston
The British-American entrepreneur and World War II veteran was the half-nephew of Adolf Hitler.
Jun 11, 2025•4 min
Pancho Villa Facts
Fast facts about the Mexican revolutionary.
Jun 10, 2025•3 min
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Located along the Ohio River and 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Moon Township, Pennsylvania is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and is home to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Jun 09, 2025•4 min
Earl Hines: Jazz Piano Legend
The pianist and bandleader was an influential figure in the development of the piano as a jazz instrument.
Jun 06, 2025•5 min
TV Thursday: Gomer Pyle – USMC
Airing from 1964 to 1969, the television sitcom was spun off from The Andy Griffith Show and became a major hit in its own right.
Jun 05, 2025•4 min
Richard Pryor
The stand-up comedian and actor was known for his raw, no-holds-barred style of comedy.
Jun 04, 2025•5 min
Crosby and Berlin
Fast facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Irving Berlin, who collaborated with Crosby extensively.
Jun 03, 2025•3 min
It Pays to Be Ignorant
The radio comedy quiz show, which spoofed more serious panel series such as Quiz Kids and Information Please , maintained its popularity during a nine-year run on three networks, and later segued into television.
Jun 02, 2025•3 min
Bing Kicks Brass
Fun facts about singer Bing Crosby and Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass.
May 30, 2025•3 min
TV Thursday: Taylor Sheridan
The co-creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone has had success as a producer, director, writer, and actor.
May 29, 2025•4 min
Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
During an almost eight-decade career in nearly every facet of show business, the comedian, actor and entertainer was adored by millions around the world.
May 28, 2025•4 min
Yma Sumac: The Peruvian Songbird
Known for her powerful and spellbinding soprano voice, the Peruvian-born singer sold over 40 million records and is considered a pioneer in world music.
May 27, 2025•4 min
Artie Shaw
One of the biggest stars of the swing era, the jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader scored dozens of hit records and was an early proponent of what came to be called Third Stream music, the blending of jazz with classical sounds.
May 23, 2025•4 min
TV Thursday: The Tonight Show (Johnny Carson version)
From 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson was at the helm of NBC's The Tonight Show. This incarnation is widely considered the most popular in the entire history of the franchise. Editor's note: Toward the end of this segment, I said that Johnny Carson ascended the late-night throne when he retired in 1992. The correct word is descended.
May 22, 2025•5 min
Fountain of Youth
In mythology, a fountain of youth guarantees eternal youth to anyone who drinks from it. While there is no actual fountain of youth, there have been various ways in reversing the aging process.
May 21, 2025•3 min
Jimmy The Greek
Sports commentator and bookmaker Jimmy Snyder, better known as Jimmy the Greek, earned renown for predicting scores of NFL games on television, but his career soon ended following racial remarks.
May 20, 2025•5 min
The Last Years of Larry Fine
In the early 1970s, Larry Fine, best known as the "Middle Stooge" in The Three Stooges, was disabled by a stroke that forced him to retire from performing. He spent the last few years of his life at the Motion Picture Country House in Woodland Hiils, California, and supposedly wrote a memoir called Stroke of Luck , which was eventually published by another man.
May 19, 2025•3 min
Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius
The baseball player turned manager is perhaps best known for his stint with the New York Yankees, first as a second baseman and later managing the team a record five times.
May 16, 2025•3 min
TV Thursday: Food Lion vs. Primetime Live
In November 1992, the ABC newsmagazine Primetime Live aired a story revealing unsanitary food handling practices at Food Lion stores, which led to a major legal battle between the grocery chain and ABC, ultimately resulting in a ruling that the network could be held liable for trespass and breach of loyalty.
May 15, 2025•2 min
James Garner: Hollywood Maverick
The actor and producer starred in several successful TV series and movies, often cast as good-hearted, charming, and amiable characters.
May 14, 2025•5 min
Things You Didn't Know About Muhammad Ali
Fun facts about boxing's "The Greatest".
May 13, 2025•2 min
Tony Hawk: Birdman of Skateboarding
The skateboarder and entrepreneur, nicknamed "Birdman", completed the first recorded "900" aerial spin in 1999.
May 12, 2025•4 min
Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-List
In a career that has spanned over 40 years, the comedian-actress has headlined dozens of TV comedy specials and released multiple albums, though her career took a nosedive following her shocking depiction of Donald Trump on social media.
May 09, 2025•4 min
TV Thursday: Will Hutchins
The onetime Warner Bros. contract player is most noted for playing the title role in the TV western series Sugarfoot .
May 08, 2025•5 min
Moe Howard: The Boss Stooge
The comedian and actor is best known as the onscreen leader of the Three Stooges.
May 07, 2025•5 min
John: A Force to Be Reckoned With
Considered one of the greatest drag racers of all time, John Force is the patriarch of what's come to be called "The First Family of Drag Racing".
May 06, 2025•3 min
Ricardo Montalbán: Breaking Boundaries
Throughout a seven-decade career, the film and TV actor became known for his performances in several genres, and campaigned against the stereotyping of Latinos.
May 05, 2025•5 min
Crosby and Brown
Fun facts about music icons Bing Crosby and James Brown.
May 02, 2025•2 min
TV Thursday: Jodi Applegate
The award-winning journalist has served as an anchorwoman at local stations as well as nationally for MSNBC and NBC News, where she co-hosted Weekend Today and Later Today , both extensions of the network's Today show franchise.
May 01, 2025•3 min
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