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The Cavapoo is a popular crossbreed between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Miniature or Toy Poodle, known for its friendly nature, teddy bear look, and low-shedding coat. They typically weigh 8 to 25 pounds and live between 12 and 15 years.
The prolific composer, conductor, and arranger became a household name for his extensive work in television and film, as well as for his contributions to the world of educational music.
A member of one of professional wrestling's many familial dynasties, Dory Funk Jr. was the son of Dory Funk Sr. and the older brother of Terry Funk.
The convict turned singer-songwriter shared an intense, complex relationship with country legend Johnny Cash, which evolved from a legendary musical collaboration into a close friendship, before ultimately ending in estrangement due to the former's personal struggles and tragic death.
Founded in 1938, and reestablished in 1977, the Mrs. Arkansas America Pageant selects married women to represent the state at the national Mrs. America competition.
The screenwriter, journalist, and author is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1971 horror film Willard (and the 1972 sequel Ben)and for his involvement in the creation of the classic 1960s television series The Wild Wild West.
Recognized worldwide for his signature catchphrase "It's Showtime!", the son of Hall of Fame ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Sr. has carved out a successful career of his own, spanning both boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA).
A rundown of mini-bios highlighting each jazz figure—trumpeter Louis Armstrong, pianist Irving Fields, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and guitarist Herb Ellis—who share the same birthday, August 4.
The veteran filmmaker is best known for directing hit comedies like National Lampoon's Animal House and music videos like Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
A fixture of Magnolia, Arkansas during the early-mid 20th century, Lee Jones was the city's unofficial "ambassador", dressed in a cowboy outfit and referring to himself as the "Sheriff".
Best known as the star of the 1960s television Western series Hondo (based on a story turned screenplay), the New York-born actor and onetime aspiring baseball player was destined to achieve leading man status in Hollywood, but soon abandoned the spotlight.
In a career spanning almost four decades, the singer-musician conquered country, rockabilly, and bluegrass, and worked with some of the biggest names in popular music, including Elvis Presley and Roy Acuff.
The coming-of-age novel, published in 1951 by J.D. Salinger, remains one of the most popular and controversial books in American history.
The promoter, concert announcer and talent agent was best known for working with Elvis Presley, and for popularizing the phrase, "Elvis has left the building".
In July 1999, NAACP president Kweisi Mfume (who now represents his home state of Maryland in the U.S. House) launched a historic diversity campaign targeting four of the major television networks over the near-total exclusion of minority actors in leading roles.
Widely considered the most charismatic of wrestling's Von Erich family, the multiple-time heavyweight champion a towering figure in his father's Dallas-based promotion, World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), only to have a promising career cut short by death.
The folk and easy-listening quartet gained international fame during the late 1960s and early 1970s for their wholesome sound, which specialized in waltzes, polkas, and nostalgic dance music.
The film producer and distributor was a prominent figure in the so-called "Poverty Row" era of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Editor's Note: Edward L. Alperson was born in 1895, not 1905.
The actor best known for his portrayal of firefighter-parademic John Gage on Emergency! died on July 9, 2026 at the age of 80.
OAD: July 16, 2026
The wrestler turned politician is best known for his flamboyant in-ring persona, his Hollywood acting roles, and his historic tenure as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.
OAD: July 15, 2026
Based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dr. Lacie Cupani is the CEO and Fashion Designer with Cupani Fashion Producer of CMG Worldwide Fashion Weeks.
OAD: July 14, 2026
The 18-time Grammy winner had led arguably the greatest polka band in the world for more than 50 years.
OAD: July 13, 2026
Best known as the co-founder of Howco Productions (later Howco International Pictures) and as the namesake of the historic Joy Theater in New Orleans, the film producer and distributor played a key role in the regional film industry during the mid-20th century.
The actress, singer, and TV personality is best remembered for her iconic portrayal of Carol Brady on the beloved sitcom The Brady Bunch.
Editor's Note: Florence Henderson's first marriage, to Ira Bernstein, ended in divorce (in 1985), not by death.
Held on July 9, 2000, in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 2000 Bash of the Beach was a highly controversial pro wrestling pay-per-view, infamous for an off-script dispute between Hulk Hogan and Vince Russo, a real-life "shoot" that destroyed the former's WCW career and became a defining moment in the downfall of the promotion.
A rundown of fast facts about some of the men who came to define the archetype that dominated B-westerns during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
One of the most influential figures in jazz history, the trumpeter, composer, and vocalist fundamentally shifted the focus of jazz from collective improvisation to solo performance.
Universally recognized as the master of the multi-camera sitcom, the veteran director helmed over 1,000 episodes and shaped cultural touchstones like Cheers (which he co-created), Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace (where he directed a record-breaking 194 episodes across its original run), and The Big Bang Theory.
The professional wrestler, born Pete Doherty, is best known for his long tenure with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where he was often used as enhancement talent.
A designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle, also known as the Groodle, is bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.
The singer and YouTuber rose to fame for her powerful covers of popular songs, and placing third on The Voice, but her career was tragically cut short when she was fatally shot by an obsessed fan at an Orlando meet-and-greet.
The longtime Cincinnati Reds owner's tenure was marked by both professional success and frequent, headline-grabbing controversies.
The chef, author, and TV personality skyrocketed to fame with his raw 2000 memoir, Kitchen Confidential, and went on to redefine food and travel television, using food to explore culture and humanity before his tragic death by suicide in 2018.
Throughout his 30+ year career, the Country Music Hall of Famer has sold over 75 million records worldwide and charted dozens of hits.
In 1988, at Birmingham, Alabama radio station WZBQ (now WDXB), disc jockey Coyote J. Calhoun engaged in an heated confrontation amidst his protest of the station's playlist, which reportedly got him fired on-air, but, according to Calhoun years later, the incident turned out to be a scripted, pre-recorded stunt designed to capture listener attention.
Observed every June, National Cancer Survivors Month honors cancer survivors around the world, raises awareness about the challenges they face, and celebrates life after a cancer diagnosis.
The co-founder and chief creative force of The Beach Boys revolutionized popular music with his lush vocal harmonies, complex orchestrations, and pioneering recording techniques before navigating a celebrated solo career and well-documented mental health struggles.
Gutfeld! (formerly The Greg Gutfeld Show) is a late-night talk and satire show on the Fox News Channel, and is currently the highest-rated late-night show on television.
The professional wrestler is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the 1980s and '90s, and was the younger brother of Randy "Macho Man" Savage.
A rundown of fun facts about some of the people and programs that came to define radio's Golden Age.
Known for their unique blend of humor and high-caliber harmony, the popular folk music group's career has spanned over six decades, with several changes in membership.
As the co-founder of American International Pictures (AIP), Samuel Z. Arkoff became a titan of the "B-movie" genre, mastering the art of low-budget, high-profit filmmaking targeted specifically at the burgeoning teenage demographic.
Airing for one season from 1955 to 1956, the television Western series was based loosely on the life of the self-appointed "Law West of the Pecos".
The dual-sport athlete successfully crossed over from the NFL to the professional wrestling ring, only to become one of the industry's most vocal and historically significant whistleblowers.
From the late 1920s until the 1950s, a shifting collective of independent, low-budget film studios— known as "Poverty Row"—served as a vital organ of the Hollywood ecosystem, churning out thousands of Westerns, thrillers, horror films, and serials.
Created in the 1920s, New Haven-style pizza, known locally as "apizza" (pronounced ah-beetz), has earned a reputation as some of the best pizza in the U.S.
Jim Nabors' decision to end his hit show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. after five years was multifaceted, influenced by personal ambition, the shifting landscape of American culture, and the changing tides of network television.
Often known as "Rubinoff and His Violin", the Russian-American musician and conductor became a radio and concert sensation during the first half of the 20th century.
A prominent comedy and vaudeville duo active in the early 20th century, Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough starred in popular Broadway revues and pre-code short films before their partnership ended with McCullough's suicide in 1936.
OAD: 6/1/2026
In May 2008, the TV journalist and onetime NBC anchor revealed that she grew up believing she was adopted; it wasn't until after her mother's death that an aunt told her the real story about her birth.
One of the most respected and versatile performers in comedy history, Phil Hartman is often remembered by his peers as "the glue" who held the Saturday Night Live cast together during a pivotal era.
From his early days in the AWA to his transformative role in WCW and beyond, the promoter, booker, and producer has become one of the most polarizing and influential figures in pro wrestling history.
Fun facts about recording legends Bing Crosby and Billy Murray, the latter of whom was a product of the phonograph era prior to the invention of the microphone.
One of the most famous superstitions in professional sports, the "Madden Curse" was born in the late 1990s and became a national phenomenon by the mid-2000s; the name suggests that the NFL player chosen for the cover of the annual Madden NFL video game is destined for a season of misfortune, typically involving a significant injury or a steep decline in performance.
From 1955 to 1957, swimmer turned actor Buster Crabbe starred in the TV adventure series Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion (known as Foreign Legionnaire in syndication), co-starring his real-life son Cullen and cowboy sidekick Fuzzy Knight.
Production Note: Buster Crabbe originally requested his longtime B-movie Western sidekick, Al "Fuzzy" St. John, for the comic relief role. The producers mistakenly hired Fuzzy Knight instead, believing him to be the "Fuzzy" that Crabbe had requested.
The professional wrestler is best known for being one-half of a tag team in the 1960s known as the Kentuckians, along with Grizzly Smith.
Legendary double bassist Jane Little held the world record for the longest tenure with a single orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), from 1945 until her death in 2016.
From the football fields of Kentucky to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in television history, the veteran actor has maintained a career spanning over 60 years.
The professional wrestler and onetime adult film actress is best known for her stints in the NWA and WCW in the 1980s.
The renowned clarinetist and bandleader bridged the gap between campus amateurism and professional jazz in a career that spanned half a century.
The gospel singer, choir director, and minister played a crucial role in bridging traditional congregational gospel with the contemporary choral sounds of the 1970s.
The sibling production team were the undisputed kings of Saturday morning TV during the 1970s. Their work is instantly recognizable for its "psychedelic" aesthetics, large-headed puppets, and high-concept fantasy worlds that felt like a "trip" for generations of children.
In the 1920s, Borger, Texas rapidly transformed from a tent city into a lawless, chaotic town of 45,000 residents within months. It was characterized by widespread crime, corruption, prostitution, and violence, leading to a 1929 imposition of martial law by Governor Dan Moody after the murder of a district attorney.
A roundup of fun facts about some classic rock and roll, pop, and soul artists, including Diana Ross, Cher, and the Jackson 5.
Though often overshadowed today by the Marx Brothers or Laurel and Hardy, the comedy team of Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey were massive box-office draws for RKO Radio Pictures, starring in 21 feature films together between 1929 and 1937 (plus one film for Columbia in 1933).
Widely regarded as the founding father of the late-night talk show format, the media personality's career spanned over half a century.
The professional wrestler is best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s.
Blending new wave, funk, and pub rock, the Australian rock band (whose name is a phonetic play on "in excess") became one of the hottest acts in the world during the late '80s and early '90s, led by the magnetic and enigmatic frontman Michael Hutchence.
The film producer, distributor, and marketing mastermind played a key role in the popularity of exploitation/drive-in cinema.
Known for his glamorous, escapist drama, the legendary television producer and writer helped shape American pop culture, and was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific TV producer in history.
Founded in 1970, Earth Day is the world's largest secular observance, celebrated by over 1 billion people in over 100 countries every year.
The country music/comedy duo, composed of James "Sandy" Pinkard and Richard Bowden, pushed the boundaries of the Nashville establishment, becoming notorious for profanity and adult themes.
Known for his avant-garde style, the actor and comedian earned renown for his portrayal of counterculture figures in 1960s comedies.
The prolific TV producer and screenwriter is best known for his contributions to the Western genre, spanning both television and film.
The WWE Hall of Famer is best known for his Irwin R. Schyster gimmick, becoming a two-time tag team champion with the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.
The late '90s and early 2000s were a golden era for the R&B girl group, but behind the scenes, the members were embroiled in management disputes and perceived favoritism.
The director and producer of Z-grade Westerns was known for his inept production values, with some critics labeling him as the "worst director" of all time.
One of the most popular recording artists in America in the early 20th century, the singer and voice actor sold over 300 million records during the phonograph era.
The classic TV series, often called the gold standard for wholesome, nostalgic Americana, was marked by internal friction behind the scenes, from actor feuds to the personal demons of its leading man.
Described as a watershed moment in the history of advertising, Apple's "1984" commercial aired nationally during Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984.
A quick rundown of stories of times that someone other than the president's wife has served as First Lady.
One of the icons of indie cinema, the director, producer, and screenwriter's career spanned over 50 years.
The country fiddler, singer and songwriter is best known for writing "A Satisfied Mind", and spent much of his later career touring with Faron Young.
Known as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," the TV host, actress, and dancer became a household name for her elegance, charisma, and her signature high-stepping walk onto the stage of the Apollo Theater, and for her long run as co-host of Showtime at the Apollo.
The pastor turned activist became a central figure in international controversy regarding religious tolerance and free speech.
From its founding in London in 1905 to its current status as the world's most recognizable luxury watch brand, Rolex would transform the wristwatch from a delicate accessory into a robust, precise tool capable of withstanding extreme conditions, securing its legacy as the ultimate symbol of achievement.
A rundown of fun facts about some of the greatest musical geniuses the world has ever known, from Bach to Gershwin.
Founded in 1972, Supersax (derived from "Super Saxophone") was a jazz ensemble dedicated to playing harmonized arrangements of Charlie Parker’s bebop improvisations.
The Emmy award-winning news anchor was a staple of New York City television in a career that spanned over four decades.
Founded in 2000, J&S Italian Villa is a popular fine-dining restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas, owned by Saddiq and Jeannie Mir since 2022.
A newcomer in the Nashville music scene, the recording artist, songwriter, and author has become a viral sensation, and counts artists like Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Aretha Franklin, and Patsy Cline as major influences.
The patriarch of the Flying Wallendas high-wire act (originally known as the Great Wallendas) endured several family tragedies during his career, but ended up falling to his death at age 73 while walking a wire between two towers, a moment captured on video.
The TV actor is best known for his portrayal of Mark "Dr. McSteamy" Sloan on Grey's Anatomy, and also had roles on Charmed and Euphoria, among others.
Since 1975, the Ace in the Hole Band has served as the backup band for country music singer George Strait.
The singer and comedian is best known for his decades-long association with Jack Benny, playing a naive, boyish version of himself on Benny's radio and TV shows.
Known for his tough-guy roles, the veteran actor shot to fame playing John Dillinger in the movie Dillinger, but his career was often derailed by alcoholism, intense on-set difficulties, and numerous violent arrests.
A member of wrestling's Von Erich family, Mike Von Erich (born Michael Brett Adkisson) was the fifth son of Texas wrestler and wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich. He committed suicide in 1987 at age 23.
The former child actress overcame hardships even during her run as the youngest daughter on TV's Father Knows Best, and later became a sought-after keynote speaker and an ordained evangelist.
The cabaret singer and lyricist is widely regarded as one of the greatest recording artists of the 20th century.
The jazz and pop saxophonist has released over a dozen albums and worked with such names as Prince, Van Morrison, and Sheila E.
Fast facts about women's rights icon Susan B. Anthony, plus a brief history of International Women's Day.
The popular 1970s TV series helped break new ground in prime time television, addressing mature topics from drugs to divorce.
The defense attorney has represented such clients as Harvey Weinstein, Phil Spector, and Nick Reiner.
From 1969 to 1999, Wausau Insurance Companies (later bought by Liberty Mutual) was a major sponsor of CBS-TV's 60 Minutes. The ad campaign would put the company on the map.
The comedian, writer, and character actor, born Harry Einstein, became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs.
Known to several generations of East Coast kids as "Uncle Floyd", the local TV host became a cult hero with a 13,000-member fan club.
For part of the 1960s, the Rat Pack, an informal group of entertainers most famously comprising of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and (until 1962) Peter Lawford, dominated the Las Vegas scene and appeared in a number of films together.
Known for his extraordinary technical ability, the jazz pianist is considered to be one of the greatest ever, despite suffering from vision problems that stemmed from infancy.
The Cincinnati-based company pioneered a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy system that is primarily used to diagnose breast cancer by obtaining large tissue samples, but is also used to treat and remove benign breast lesions.
The Emmy-winning director is most notable for his work on Get Smart (where he directed 22 episodes) but worked on other classic TV hits as well, including Hogan's Heroes, Love, American Style, and MASH*.
Best known for his work in WWE, WCW, and various NWA territories, the professional wrestler was known as an intimidating brawler and one of the premier "big men" of the '80s and '90s.
Known for hits like "Family Man," "Fish," and "Keep Them Kisses Comin'", the country music singer went from playing piano for Tracy Byrd and a pre-stardom Luke Bryan to becoming a successful artist in his own right.
One of the architects of the honky-tonk style of music, the Country Music Hall of Famer helped shift the genre from its roots in self-accompanied singing to a band-oriented sound utilizing amplified instruments.
The guitarist, composer, and arranger is best known for his 1960s hit instrumentals and worked with some of the biggest names in music.
One of the pioneers of cable news, the political commentator and TV host was part of the original group of anchors at CNN, where he anchored the network's long-running financial news program Moneyline (later Lou Dobbs Tonight).
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Jennifer Perdue Frazier is a singer, musician, onetime beauty queen, and an advocate for migraine sufferers. She is currently studying to become a psychologist specializing in treatment of women's trauma.
The veteran sportscaster has served as the play-by-play man for the New York Yankees since 1992.
The music promoter, nightclub owner, and disc jockey was the founder of GNP Crescendo Records.
The veteran news anchor serves as co-host of Good Day New York on WNYW, Fox's New York City affiliate.
Considered one of the architects of rock and roll, the guitarist and bandleader is most notable for his solo on Bill Haley and the Comets' landmark recording of "Rock Around the Clock".
A list of fun facts about some of the people and programs that came to define radio's Golden Age.
OAD: January 27, 2026
An up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, Gavin Harper has been nominated as one of the top three performers in the Hot Springs area two years in a row.
The two-time Oscar nominee was best known for his role as John "Plato" Crawford in the hit movie Rebel Without a Cause. He was brutally stabbed to death in 1976 at age 37.
The TV actor is best known for starring as lovable outlaw Hannibal Heyes/Joshua Smith on the hit Western Alias Smitn and Jones, and for his tragic suicide in 1971 at the age of just 31.
Though his career was cut short by death, the country music singer attained success both during his lifetime and posthumously.
Considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, the onetime drug dealer skyrocketed to fame in the mid-1990s but was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1997 at the age of 24.
The Irish-born musician and singer-songwriter achieved worldwide fame as lead singer of the Cranberries but waged lifelong personal struggles and died in 2018 from drowning due to alcohol intoxication at the age of 46.
The wrestling promoter was the driving force behind the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), twice serving as its president.
Based on the DC Comics character, the Batman live-action television series has been called arguably the biggest TV phenomenon of the 1960s.
The health guru and magazine publisher pioneered the organic food movement.
Editor's Note: J.I. Rodale was present at the Dick Cavett Show taping on June 7, 1971 (not June 8, which was the day he died).
Fast facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Duke Ellington, one of the former's many collaborators.
The radio and TV commentator is best known for his long stint as host of CBS News Sunday Morning, succeeding original host Charles Kuralt in 1994.
Known for his much lighter big-band sound in a career that spanned five decades, the bandleader is perhaps best remembered for his popular New Year's Eve broadcasts on radio and later TV.
The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader presently serves as director of the squad, and has been known for transforming the group into a global brand name.
Fast facts about entertainment titans Bing Crosby and Al Jolson, who was Crosby's idol.
The jazz pianist and arranger was primarily active in the 1920s, recording with such popular bandleaders from that era as Bix Beiderbecke, Roger Wolfe Kahn, and Frankie Trumbauer.
The prolific character actor is best known for playing bartender Harry Snowden on All in the Family and its continuation, Archie Bunker's Place, and voiced Boba Fett in the first Star Wars sequel, The Empire Strikes Back.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers of all time, Bernard Herrmann's illustrious career spanned over four decades.
The comedy-rock duo, consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, has developed a cult following since its inception in 1994.
The dog trainer, author, and TV personality became known for her philosophy of "no bad dogs" and was the star of the internationally popular TV series Training Dogs the Woodhouse Way.
The media executive led CBS's television network to ratings dominance in the 1960s, but his abrasive style and alleged improprieties resulted in his firing after five years.
From 1933 to 1957, Hollywood studio Columbia Pictures housed a short subjects department, whose output included two-reel comedies, cartoons, and newsreels.
The 18th-century circus performer was known for his enormous nose, a massive 7 1/2 inches long.
The renowned bandleader was famous for his comedic, satirical spoofs of popular songs and classical music, punctuated with absurd sound effects, with his group, Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
The professional wrestling announcer is most known for his time with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
Known for his versatile talent in comedy, dance, and acting, the veteran entertainer's long career has encompassed television, films, stage, and radio.
The radio personality became a national figure as the voice of the fictional Earl Pitts, Uhmerikun.
The cabaret singer-pianist became known for show tunes laced with risque double entendres.
One of country and gospel music's unsung talents, Harvey Perdue is an award-winning singer-songwriter, evangelist, and founder of the Cowboy Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
In the 1950s, a TV series adaptation of the literary character Long John Silver aired, produced in Australia and starring English actor Robert Newton in the title role. However, the series aired in both the U.S. and the U.K. before the advent of Australian television, and was finally broadcast in Australia later in the decade.
In a career that spanned over 70 years, the singer and TV personality sold over a million records and charted dozens of hits.
The French-Italian jazz violinist is best known for his collaborations with guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Fast facts about the actor whose portrayal of Frankenstein's monster made him a horror icon.
Based on the Peanuts comic strip, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is the tenth prime-time animated TV special in the Peanuts franchise.
The second-generation member of pro wrestling's Guerrero family is best known for taking on the infamous Gobbledy Gooker gimmick at the 1990 WWF Survivor Series, and later served as a Spanish color commentator for TNA Wrestling.
Best known as one of the later members of the Three Stooges, the actor, comedian, and onetime burlesque performer became known as "Curly Joe" because of his physical resemblance to former Stooge Curly Howard.
The romantic comedy premiered as a six-episode summer series in 1992, and was revived in February 2000, the latter version airing five episodes.
The director, producer, screenwriter and visual effects artist was known for his science-fiction and horror B-movies, often featuring supersized creatures.
The record label is credited with serving as the launchpad for many artists who defined the rock and roll era, including Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
The professional wrestler is widely credited as the inventor of the bulldog headlock finisher.
In 1980, CBS-TV premiered the sitcom Ladies Man, about a divorced father who works at a women's magazine with a largely female staff, which ended after one season. In 1999, the same network launched another sitcom with the same title, this one about a furniture maker who struggles to balance his work life with the constant presence of women in his life. This series ran for two seasons.
Editor's Note: The 1980 series made use of an apostrophe in its title.
An underrated figure in country music, the veteran recording artist found later fame as a harmony singer.
Founded in 1775 as the Continental Marines and established in current form in 1798, the Marine Corps is one of the six armed forces in the U.S. and one of the eight uniformed services in the country.
The stand-up comedian was the star of the NBC-TV sitcom Chico and the Man from 1974 until his suicide in 1977 at age 22. (The series continued for another season after Freddie Prinze's death.)
Editor's Note: Karl Pruetzel, Prinze's father, had not only German ancestry but also some Hungarian ancestry, although Prinze introduced himself as a "Hunga-rican" in his stand-up act.
The character actor was best known as Lucille Ball's longtime TV foil, particularly as the short-tempered Mr. Mooney on The Lucy Show.
The famed trial attorney, known as "The Professor", represented such celebrity clients as Marv Albert, Justin Bieber, and Kelsey Grammer.
A perennial Halloween favorite, the novelty song "Monster Mash" was released in August 1962, and hit No. 1 on the charts two months later, just in time for Halloween. The song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37 in 2021, nearly 60 years after its release.
Known for her motherly roles on shows such as Lassie and Lost in Space, the veteran actress's career spanned almost nine decades.
The co-founder of MGM was a key figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood, and helped develop the "star system" in the film industry.
The actor, narrator and TV personality is best known as the longtime commercial spokesman for Allstate insurance.
A unique figure in bluegrass music, the five-time champion banjo player and two-time gold record award winner was known for his intricate playing style.
Best known as the third host of The Tonight Show, the comedian, writer, and TV personality was a cultural phenomenon, and has widely been regarded as the King of Late Night Television.
The comedian and actor, born Jerome Horwitz, is best known as a member of the Three Stooges, and is arguably the team's most popular member.
The author, journalist, and filmmaker has written several books on well-known or lesser-known Hollywood figures, including books on Marlon Brando, tough-guy actor Lawrence Tierney, and the Three Stooges' Shemp Howard.
Active from 1951 to 1982, Mark VII Limited was the production company of Jack Webb, the creator and star of the hit series Dragnet.
Widely regarded as the most influential surgeon general in American history, the onetime pediatric surgeon played a pivotal role in changing the public's attitudes about smoking, and was also known for his work on AIDS, abortion, and for his support of the disability rights movement.
Known as the founder of Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso sold millions of albums and cemented himself in rock history.
The TV actress was best known for her portrayal of Flo on Alice, a role that earned two Golden Globe Awards, and later starred in her own series, Flo, which ran only two seasons.
The disc jockey and television host was a close friend of Elvis Presley, a friendship that began while they were in high school and lasted until Presley's death in 1977.
The talent manager and onetime model was the second wife of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and was instrumental in freeing her husband from the control of his controversial therapist, Eugene Landy.
Created and hosted by Rod Serling, the science fiction anthology series is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time, and has spawned a successful media franchise.
In 1999, country music singer Garth Brooks aroused controversy when he created an alter ego, a fictional rock star named Chris Gaines. Following the release and failure of the album Garth Brooks in...the Life of Chris Gaines, a proposed movie with the Gaines character went by the board.
A key figure in the rise of rock and roll, the singer-pianist scored several hits in the 1950s, and later shifted his focus to country music.
The professional wrestler has worked for various promotions on the indie circuit, and is the first wrestler to win the so-called "big three" of American deathmatch tournaments.
Airing for one season from 1999 to 2000, the teen comedy-drama went on to gain a cult following.
Known for his outspoken, hardline conservative views, and often controversial comments, the politician, journalist and Navy veteran represented North Carolina in the U.S. Senate for 30 years.
Running five seasons from 1965 to 1969, the television sitcom spoofed that decade's spy craze.
Though best known as one of the world's most iconic rock bands, members of the Beach Boys would endure personal struggles and mental health challenges, such as Brian Wilson's battle with schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations, and a difficult relationship with his father Murry (who once served as the Beach Boys' manager).
The Christian author has published over a dozen books, including the Power of a Praying... series, and before that, was a successful recording artist.
The labor leader and attorney served as the tenth General President of the Teamsters Union from 1998 to 2021 and is the son of former Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa.
One of TV's longest-running dramatic series, Gunsmoke, which started out as a radio show, ushered in the age of the so-called "adult Western".
The political commentator and former Army nurse made unsuccessful runs for a seat in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
On September 8, 1935, Huey Long, the former governor of Louisiana who by then was serving as a U.S. Senator, was fatally shot at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Such debate continues over the politician's murder.
Known for his lounge and bossa nova music, the Brazilian organist and pianist shot to worldwide fame with his instrumental version of the song "Summer Samba".
A tribute to two TV stars from the 1970s, both of whom died in August of 2025.
OAD: 9/4/25
The Hall of Fame horse trainer went from working with quarter horses to achieving over a dozen Breeder's Cup and Triple Crown wins with his thoroughbreds.
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Fast facts about entertainment legends Bing Crosby and Sir Michael Caine.
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The television executive was head of NBC's entertainment division for ten years, and helped make the network number one.
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The movie studio executive was one of the founders of Warner Bros., and served as company president until 1956.
A rundown of fast facts about women's rights leaders, from Susan B. Anthony to Dolores Huerta.
The radio program writer, actor, producer and narrator is best known as the creator of Gang Busters, which spawned both movie serial and television series adaptations.
In 1969, Jim Nabors, shortly after ending his hit show Gomer Pyle USMC (spun off from The Andy Griffith Show), was given his own variety series. The Jim Nabors Hour was a ratings hit in its own right but was canceled after two seasons, partly because of the major networks wanting to appeal to younger, more urban audiences.
Since at least the 1990s, pro wrestling veteran Jim Cornette has had a longstanding feud with writer Vince Russo over their vastly different philosophies on the industry.
In August of 1997, a workers' strike led by the Teamsters Union shut down UPS operations for a total of 15 days, which proved to be a victory for the union.
Debuting midseason in January 1963, the television Western series, about a marshal and three deputies patrolling the Dakota Territory during the Gilded Age, was canceled after half a season following public outcry over a violent scene in one episode.
One of the core figures of the '80s wrestling craze, the WWE Hall of Famer accumulated numerous championship titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most recognized pro wrestlers of all time.
The billionaire businessman was the longtime owner, chairman, and CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts from 1997 until his death in 2025.
Fun facts about Bing Crosby and gospel singer J.D. Sumner.
Editor's Note: J.D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet in 1962, not 1965, the year he left the Blackwood Brothers to focus all his energies on singing with and managing the Stamps.
Known for his so-called "bell cow" running style, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and onetime Super Bowl MVP spent 14 seasons playing fullback.
The labor leader served as president of the Teamsters Union for 13 years, but disappeared in July 1975 and was declared legally dead a few years later.
The actor, musician and poet rose to fame for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, and later went on to star in other TV series, including Malcolm & Eddie and Suits.
A behind-the-scenes history of the movie Back to School (1986) that starred Rodney Dangerfield.
Fun facts about Bing Crosby and folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Best known for starring in the hit TV series Hogan's Heroes, the actor and radio personality was brutally murdered in 1978, a case that remains unsolved.
The famous family of makeup artists is credited with having introduced the art of makeup to the film industry.
Built in 1895, The Old Camden Post Office, as it's come to be called, is a former post office building located at 133 Washington Street SW in Camden, Arkansas, and now houses a restaurant, Postmasters Grill.
One of the landmarks of Camden, Arkansas, the Events Center at Fairview Park, also known as the Old Fairview Gym, is an award-winning venue that serves both public and private gatherings.
One of the hottest new stars in country music, the onetime bluegrass performer's sound draws heavily on '90s-era artists such as George Strait and Randy Travis.
In 1949, film star William Boyd brought his most famous character, cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy (based on a literary character), to television. The series was initially presented in the form of edited versions of the original films, then as a series of half-hour episodes from 1952 to 1954.
Country music singer Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas was one of the genre's most popular stars from the 1940s until the 1963 plane crash that killed not only Copas but also Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins.
Considered one of TV's immortals, the media mogul and entrepreneur hosted his own long-running talk show and was the creator of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.
Airing for one season from 1958 to 1959, the television western depicted life in 1880s Montana, with stories told from the eyes of a 10-year-old boy.
The country singer-songwriter, born Ernest Keith Smith, has released three albums and has written songs for Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Lane, and Jake Owen, among others.
A designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle, also known as the Groodle, is bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.
One of the most critically acclaimed and internationally successful bands of all time, The Beach Boys almost single-handedly invented what's come to be known as surf rock, or the "California sound".
The veteran actor is perhaps best known for playing Batman in the hit 1960s TV series of the same name and later gained newfound fame voicing a fictional version of himself on Family Guy.
Fun facts about guitar legend Les Paul and his wife, Mary Ford, who made up one of the most successful recording duos of the 1950s.
Though best known for his comedic role of Ernest P. Worrell, the onetime Shakespearean actor carved out a successful career spanning film, TV, and the stage.
Fun facts about Mark Twain and Bing Crosby, who starred in the 1949 movie version of Twain's novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
The World War II hero turned actor has been described as the most highly decorated enlisted soldier in American history.
The TV and stage actress is best known for her role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on MASH*.
The comedy routine, centering around baseball, was made famous by comedy duo Abbott and Costello, and has been described as a landmark in the history of comedy.
Known for his low-budget horror and exploitation films, the filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor was brutally murdered in 1995, just as he was planning to make a comeback.
The director of horror films was known for using gimmicks in an attempt to lure moviegoers.
The TV actor, singer, and comedian is perhaps widely known for his signature character Gomer Pyle.
The British-American entrepreneur and World War II veteran was the half-nephew of Adolf Hitler.
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.
The pianist and bandleader was an influential figure in the development of the piano as a jazz instrument.
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.
The stand-up comedian and actor was known for his raw, no-holds-barred style of comedy.
Fast facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Irving Berlin, who collaborated with Crosby extensively.
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.
The co-creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone has had success as a producer, director, writer, and actor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The actor and producer starred in several successful TV series and movies, often cast as good-hearted, charming, and amiable characters.
The skateboarder and entrepreneur, nicknamed "Birdman", completed the first recorded "900" aerial spin in 1999.
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.
The onetime Warner Bros. contract player is most noted for playing the title role in the TV western series Sugarfoot.
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".
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.
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.
In a career that was cut short by death, the country and rockabilly singer became known for his historical ballads, such as his 1959 classic, the Grammy Award-winning "The Battle of New Orleans".
Known for his long career hosting game shows, the onetime radio disc jockey became one of TV's most recognizable faces.
The Country Music Hall of Famer was one of the biggest crossover stars in the genre's history, selling millions of records and charting dozens of hits.
The weekly podcast, hosted by comedy historians and lifelong friends Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan, highlights a major comedy figure of past and present, ranging from stand-up comics to novelty music acts.
Known for playing the title role in the TV series Dennis the Menace (based on the comic strip), the actor conquered personal demons that haunted him for much of his life.
One of the first major jazz figures whose base of operations was outside the U.S., the guitarist and composer helped create what's come to be called Gypsy jazz.
The sportscaster and former Top 40 radio disk jockey is perhaps best known for his long association with the University of Maryland's football and basketball teams.
On April 14, 1865, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and died from his wounds the following day.
The baseball player turned executive is most famous for his long association with the Dodgers, first for his brief playing days in Brooklyn and later as a general manager for the team, a position that lasted 19 years.
The broadcast journalist is best known as the founding anchor of Nightline, from its inception in 1980 until his departure in 2005.
The rockabilly guitarist and singer brought a unique and driving style to Sun Records, the label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others.
The political commentator, sports journalist, and writer is co-host of radio's The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show and the former host of Outkick the Coverage on Fox Sports Radio.
The political commentator and strategist was an original co-host of the Fox News program The Five, and long before that, worked in the State Department during the Carter administration.
The comedic actress, whose career spanned vaudeville, film, radio and television, starred in her own sitcom, I Married Joan, in the 1950s, but on the set, she developed a reputation for being very difficult to work with. She and her co-star Jim Backus reportedly hated each other during their time working together.
The pro boxer turned entrepreneur was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, and later became the namesake of the George Foreman Grill.
The film producer and cinema chain owner helped finance over 300 movies and gave directors such as Burt Kennedy and Samuel Fuller their starts.
Known as "The King of Jazz", the bandleader, composer, and violinist led one of the most popular dance orchestras of the 1920s and early 1930s.
Considered the first major TV star, the entertainer's eight-decade career spanned not only television but also films, radio, and the stage.
The fashion model turned entrepreneur is one of the richest women in the world, with over a billion dollars in retail sales as of 2021.
The rapper-singer-actress, born Dana Owens, has opened doors for women in the area of hip-hop music.
Known for her raspy voice, youthful looks, and hippie persona, the singer-songwriter is best known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.
The veteran actor is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise.
The onetime Miss America has had a successful career as a singer, actress, model, producer and dancer.
Known for his booming delivery, the actor and announcer's career encompassed radio, TV, and film.
Hailed as one of the most influential music groups of all time, The Band blended rock music with folk, country, jazz, R&B, and Americana, and influenced countless bands, songwriters and performers.
Consisting of Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz, the comedy duo garnered worldwide fame in the 1990s, starring in their own television sitcom and later hosting a daytime talk show.
Known for portraying elderly characters, the TV and film actor appeared in over 150 productions.
The voiceover artist was best known for recording thousands of movie trailers, though he also did TV commercials, video game trailers, and station identifications, among others.
After his death in 1955, actor and comedian Shemp Howard, best known as a charter member of what would become the Three Stooges, was for years the subject of fabrications perpetuated by younger brother and fellow Stooge Moe Howard in the latter's autobiography (which was published after Moe's death). Those myths have since been debunked by Burt Kearns, author of the book SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy.
The three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and Basketball Hall of Famer is currently head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, having previously had stints with the Universities of Massachusetts, Memphis, and Kentucky, and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA.
Fast facts about women's rights icon Susan B. Anthony, plus a brief history of International Women's Day.
The actress and comedienne became known for her almost seven decade career in television.
The musician-singer-songwriter, who plays fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar, is a four-time CMA Musician of the Year (the first woman to win the award) and a two-time ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year.
The minister, speaker, and podcaster is the author of several New York Times bestsellers.
A member of country music's legendary Carter Family, the singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy winner was the second wife of country icon Johnny Cash.
In a career that spanned nearly 50 years, the country music singer, known as "The Man in Black" for his all-black stage attire, was one of the genre's most influential figures, selling over a million records.
The TV host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister is best known as the host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran on public television for over 30 years.
The professional wrestler, wrestling trainer and promoter was the founder of Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), which became one of the most popular promotions of wrestling's territorial era.
The country music singer gained popularity in the 1950s and '60s, charting several hit singles.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and his actor son, Gary Crosby, who wrote a highly critical memoir about his father in 1983.
First published in 1925, The New Yorker magazine is known for its reporting, humor, and cartoons.
The TV and radio personality is best known for hosting Tomorrow on NBC and The Late Late Show on CBS.
The professional wrestler, born Edward Wiskoski, is best known for his tenure in the American Wrestling Association, where he took on the gimmick of a South African mercenary.
The NASCAR Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest racing drivers of all time and employed an aggressive driving style that earned him the nickname "The Intimidator".
The pop star turned politician went from making up one half of Sonny & Cher to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he held until his death in 1998.
The Canadian-born actor and onetime radio newsman is best known for his iconic role of Ben Cartwright on the hit TV series Bonanza.
Kurt and Karl Von Steiger, the ring names of Canadians Arnold Pastrick and Lorne Corlett, were a popular tag team in Pacific Northwest Wrestling in Portland, Oregon in the late 1960s and early 1970s, becoming seven-time tag team champions.
The Academy Award-winning character actor gained notoriety for his controversial far-right views.
Advertising copywriters turned comedy writers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher were the creative team behind Leave it to Beaver and The Munsters.
The professional wrestler was a member of wrestling's famed Von Erich family, and was by far its best known member.
The country music-comedy duo, comprising of Henry (Homer) Haynes and Kenneth (Jethro) Burns, garnered worldwide fame for poking fun at popular songs.
Running 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019, the television sitcom garnered seven Emmy Awards and spawned a multimedia franchise.
The professional wrestler and actor was best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (now WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment), where he was a three-time Tag Team Champion and one-time International Tag Team Champion.
The makeup artist and entrepreneur is known for creating makeup geared toward mature women.
The actor and director became a counterculture icon during the 1960s, and garnered popularity for his portrayal of outsiders and rebels.
The TV producer oversaw such classic series as The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Naked City and Route 66.
The professional wrestler was best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestling and was the son of wrestler Bobby Duncum Sr., but died of a drug overdose in 2000 at age 34.
The talent manager and concert promoter is best known for managing Elvis Presley, a relationship that lasted 21 years.
The TV producer turned novelist was the brains behind I Dream of Jeannie, The Patty Duke Show, and Hart to Hart.
Arguably considered the worst idea in professional wrestling history, the Brawl of All was a shootfighting tournament held by the WWF (now WWE) between June and August 1998.
The libertarian-conservative political commentator and author writes regular columns for the Washington Post, and won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1977.
The Emmy-winning television producer and writer worked on such classic series as Get Smart and The Honeymooners, and co-created the word game Mad Libs.
The professional wrestler, booker, promoter, and trainer was the patriarch of the Hart wrestling family, including sons Bret and the late Owen Hart.
Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley remains one of the most important and significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
Airing on NBC Radio from 1955 to 1958, the science fiction drama series was known for adapting stories from some of the leading American authors of that period.
The NFL player turned politician won the Heisman Trophy during his time at the University of Georgia, and played twice for the Dallas Cowboys, earning consecutive Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors during his first stint with the Cowboys.
The TV producer is best known for developing such popular series as The Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle USMC, and I Spy, but also had success as an actor, often portraying heavies in a number of films.
On March 31, 1985, the World Wrestling Federation organized the first WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden in New York City, which became the largest pay-per-view showing of a professional wrestling event in America at the time.
Known for his unique "sweet jazz" sound, the big band leader was for decades the king of New Year's, predating Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest.
The Hall of Fame running back is best known for scoring the "Immaculate Reception" touchdown, one of the most famous plays in pro football history, which gave the Pittsburgh Steelers their first ever NFL Playoffs win.
The animated TV series, which aired on CBS's Saturday morning schedule in the 1980s, followed the fictional adventures of popular WWF/WWE wrestlers from that era, including Hulk Hogan and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
The evangelist and author is best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
Fast facts about Mariah Carey and Bing Crosby, both of whom have been most famously associated with Christmas music.
In 1977, music legends Bing Crosby and David Bowie teamed up for their historic Christmas duet, "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy", which was recorded for the former's last TV Christmas special.
The WWE Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and was the face of WWE's Attitude Era.
The veteran broadcaster was best known as the longtime narrator of NFL Films documentaries.
Correction: John Facenda was 71 when he died in 1984, not 72.
From 1989 to 2000, TGIF served as ABC's flagship programming block on its Friday night schedule, mainly featuring sitcoms targeting a family-friendly audience. The brand was revived twice, in 2003 and 2018.
At WWE's Armageddon PPV on December 12, 2004, wrestler Kurt Angle faced off Santa Claus (Vito LoGrasso) during the second match, and won by forcing Santa to submit to his signature ankle lock.
Known for his long tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, the NFL player basically lived the life of a cowboy, both on and off the football field.
The broadcasting executive was known for his long career at ABC Television, and played a key role in the success of both the network's sports and news divisions.
The wrestler turned chiropractor is best known for his stints in WWF/WWE and WCW, and is the son of former WWWF Champion Stan Stasiak.
The political commentator and author is one of the most widely syndicated columnists in the country, and is a veteran of both TV and radio news.
One of the longest-running programs in sports television history, Monday Night Football aired on ABC from its inception in 1970 until 2005, and has been on broadcast on ESPN since 2006, although it returned to ABC in 2020.
Considered one of the all-time worst gimmicks in the history of pro wrestling, the character (portrayed by Héctor Guerrero donning a turkey costume) made its debut at the 1990 WWF Survivor Series.
The so-called "Godfather of Gangsta Rap" and onetime drug dealer garnered fame as leader of the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records.
Often considered the greatest football player of all time, the Cleveland Browns fullback went on to have a successful acting career and become an advocate for civil rights.
Airing since 1996, the public affairs talk show is the only regularly scheduled Fox News program carried by the main Fox network, and has been anchored by Shannon Bream (its first female host) since 2022.
The professional wrestler and wrestling manager was known for his raspy voice and his loaded glove, nicknamed "Peanut Butter".
Known for his incredibly deep bass voice, the Southern gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter once held a Guinness World Record honoring the lowest note ever produced by a human voice.
Correction: J.D. Sumner fathered two daughters, not one.
The Canadian Football League (CFL) defensive lineman went on to develop a career in professional wrestling, as both a wrestler and color commentator.
ABC's Sunday morning public affairs show, created as a replacement for Issues and Answers (which debuted in 1960), has undergone several moderators, the first of whom was veteran newsman David Brinkley, who launched the program in 1981.
The professional wrestler is best known for her tenure in WWE, where she is a three-time Women's Champion and is enshrined in the company's Hall of Fame.
In a career that spanned more than six decades, the evangelist became known for his so-called "crusades" and as one of the most respected religious figures in the U.S. and abroad.
The brand of exercise videos and equipment is best known for popularizing a hybrid of weight training and aerobic exercise.
The athlete turned coach is the only man to play in both the Super Bowl and World Series.
One of the major Sunday morning public affairs programs on television, Face the Nation is CBS's answer to NBC's Meet the Press.
A third-generation professional wrestler, the former high school basketball player co-owned Continental Championship Wrestling (later Continental Wrestling Federation) with his younger brother Robert Fuller.
On December 21, 1946, Eugene Talmadge, the governor-elect of Georgia, died before beginning what was to be his fourth nonconsecutive term. For the next few weeks after that, three men served as the state's governor: Herman Talmadge (Eugene's son), Ellis Arnall, and Melvin Thompson.
The Hall of Fame college football coach and current sportscaster has coached at four universities, most famously the University of Alabama, and has won over a dozen championships.
The popular horror/sci-fi movie TV show is a long-running local program in the Chicago area, and also airs nationally on Me-TV.
The multiple-time tag team champion made up one half of the Flying Scotts with his older brother George, achieving success in both the U.S. and their native Canada.
A perennial Halloween favorite, the novelty song "Monster Mash" was released in August 1962, and hit No. 1 two months later, just in time for Halloween. The song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37 in 2021, almost 60 years after its release.
Known for his unsportsmanlike tactics against opponents, the NFL offensive lineman played with the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
The public affairs discussion program is the longest-running show in TV history, having been on the air since 1947.
The former major leaguer is best known for his stint with the Cincinnati Reds and for his lifetime ban from baseball in 1989 for betting, and later made a number of gag appearances in WWE's WrestleMania event.
For half a century, stories of a strange creature known as the Boggy Creek Monster, the Fouke Monster or the Swamp Stalker have been popular with residents of Arkansas, and have influenced a number of documentaries.
One of the most famous NFL players of the 1970s, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to not one but two Super Bowl victories.
The television western series, which ran from 1957 to 1959, was based on real-life stories of the Arizona Rangers, a law-enforcement group limited to 26 active members.
One of the earliest stars of Canadian professional wrestling, the two-time world champion became known for his good looks and athletic abilities.
Best known for his portrayal of fictional secret agent James Bond, Roger Moore was the third actor to take on the role in the Eon Productions/MGM film series.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer earned renown as one of the fiercest tacklers ever to play in the NFL.
The broadcast journalist and onetime actress 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.
The professional wrestler garnered fame in several promotions, most notably the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment), and is the older brother of Bruce Prichard.
Considered one of the greatest operatic tenors of all time, the singer and actor sold half a million records and starred in a number of hit movies in a career that was suddenly cut short by death.
The former University of Arkansas football star is one of only three NFL coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl.
Running 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996, the crime drama introduced veteran actress Angela Lansbury to a new generation of viewers.
The professional wrestler and three-time World Heavyweight Champion was known for his ferocity and crushing leg power.
The virtuoso guitarist was known for his unique blend of country, rockabilly, blues, and jazz.
The Japanese physician and pathologist created the world's only known collection of tattoos taken from dead bodies.
Considered one of the greatest NFL players of all time, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time MVP spent much of his playing career with the Baltimore Colts.
One of many Westerns that populated television in the late 1950s, Black Saddle aired for two seasons from 1959 to 1960, starring future Big Valley regular Peter Breck as a gunfighter turned lawyer in the post-Civil War Southwest.
In June 1994, Vince McMahon, then chairman of the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment), was charged with supplying illegal anabolic steroids to his wrestlers. He was found not guilty a month later.
The NASCAR Hall of Famer won over a dozen races in a career spanning more than 30 years.
Known for his enormous size, the NFL player spent the majority of his playing career with the Chicago Bears, and once set a record for the heaviest player to score a touchdown at 335 lbs (152 kg).
One of TV's longest-running Western series, and loosely based on the classic novel by Owen Wister, The Virginian was the first television Western to run 90 minutes rather than 30 or 60 (except a 30-minute pilot had been filmed in 1958, but was never picked up).
The professional wrestler was a nine-time NWA* World Light Heavyweight Champion and became a famous wrestling manager in his later years.
*the National Wrestling Association, not the later National Wrestling Alliance
Created and popularized by legendary Hollywood director Howard Hawks, the "Hawksian woman" is, in film terminology, the character archetype of the tough-talking woman.
The Black College Football Hall of Famer spent 15 seasons playing defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent his entire NFL career.
One of the earliest series broadcast in color, the television Western is the second longest-running Western series on network television (behind Gunsmoke), running fourteen seasons.
The professional wrestling manager, executive, and former promoter has worked in varous promotions in his more than 30-year career, including WWE, where he is currently signed and appears on the SmackDown brand.
One of the foremost voice impressionists in the country, Jim Meskimen is perhaps best known for his voiceover work in cartoons and video games.
The former race car driver is the adopted son and biological grandson of auto racing legend and four-time Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt.
The Hall of Fame coach and sports commentator led the Oakland Raiders to 103 wins—the winningest head coach in the team's history—and soon became known for his interjection-filled announcing style.
One of several extensions via NBC's Today show franchise, the program was hosted by Jodi Applegate, Asha Blake, and Florence Henderson, but was canceled after only a year due to low ratings.
The professional wrestler held over a dozen championships in the 1960s and '70s, and went on to mentor such future wrestlers as Mick Foley and Shane Douglas.
The radio broadcaster charmed millions of American listeners with his news reports and commentaries.
The veteran actor-comedian was known for his raw humor in a career that spanned well over 50 years.
FYI: For years it was speculated that Buddy Hackett was asked to join the Three Stooges following Curly Howard's stroke in 1946. It turned out that Hackett simply made up the story. This particular myth was debunked by Jules White and Edward Bernds, who each directed many of the Stooges' short film comedies.
On August 29, 1967, the TV series The Fugitive aired its final episode, the conclusion to the two-parter "The Judgment", which drew what was then the biggest ever audience in TV history.
Editor's note: "Chandler" refers to Richard Kimble's neighbor Lloyd Chandler (J.D. Cannon).
The professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer is known for his cowboy gimmick and his stiff in-ring style.
The veteran sportswriter spent his career writing for various publications and commenting on football and horse racing on television, but also developed a passion for drinking, a battle that he lost in 1991 at the age of 47.
Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to U.S. citizens on the basis of sex.
One of the most popular shows on TV during the 1970s, the sitcom was a Top 30 hit during its first two seasons, but ended after four seasons in 1978, one year after the suicide of co-star Freddie Prinze.
The professional wrestler held the WWA World Heavyweight Championship and WWA World Tag Team Championship on three occasions each, and trained future stars Harley Race and Ox Baker.
Passed by Congress in 1919 and ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment granted—and legally guarantees—American women the right to vote.
The son of martial arts icon Bruce Lee was a rising action film star in the early '90s, and got what was to be his big break, starring in the gothic superhero film The Crow, but was tragically killed during production.
The professional wrestler and wrestling promoter was the patriarch of the famed Von Erich wrestling family.
Best known for his role of Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, the onetime child actor was killed in a single-vehicle collision in 2013 at the age of just 40.
Fast facts about country music singer, sausage entrepreneur, and TV host Jimmy Dean and legendary crooner Bing Crosby
The screenwriter and producer, who originally went by his birth name Leonard Heideman, murdered his first wife during a psychotic episode in 1963, but was released after spending 14 months in a mental hospital and married two more times. He committed suicide in 2007 at age 78.
One of the few African Americans to have a successful career in pro wrestling pre-Civil Rights Act, the onetime NFL player was a major star in the Pacific Northwest region, winning several tag team and heavyweight championship belts.
The composer-conductor earned renown as one of the most prominent musical arrangers in the world's country music capital.
The race car driver turned football scout is the grandson of motorsports icon A.J. Foyt.
The comedian, filmmaker, and humanitarian appeared in at least 117 film and TV productions in a career that spanned over 50 years.
The television western series, which ran for two seasons starting in 1957, starred actor John Payne as a wandering gunfighter who favors peace over conflict.
The professional wrestler is best known for his stint in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he was a five-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Known for his resonant bass-baritone voice, the country music singer was one of the progenitors of the Nashville Sound.
In 1978, the Women's Bank, one of the first banks in the country run entirely by women, opened its doors in Denver. Today it is known as the Colorado Business Bank.
Correction: The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was enacted into law in 1974 but not signed until 1976.
A common practice in Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity, among other religions, speaking in tongues (also known as glossolalia) is an activity in which people utter words or speech-like sounds, believed by some to be a divine language.
Known for his deadpan delivery, the comedian and actor received dozens of accolades over the course of his more than 60-year career, including one Primetime Emmy Award.
The professional wrestler, who competed in regional promotions across North America (mostly in the Midwest and Northeast), was known for wearing a moose head to the ring and giving a "moose call" before matches.
One of the earliest examples of steampunk, the science fiction-spy-western series was one of TV's biggest hits during the 1960s but was canceled after four seasons due to concerns over onscreen violence.
On July 14, 1984, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) under Vince McMahon took over the time slot on Superstation WTBS (now TBS) that had been home to Georgia Championship Wrestling since 1972, an event that has come to be known in the wrestling circles as Black Saturday.
One of the architects of hard bop, the jazz trumpeter and composer achieved success as both a sideman and bandleader, most notably playing with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
Correction: Lee Morgan's birthday is July 10, not July 19.
The popular magic act was known for their use of white lions and white tigers, but the partnership would end in tragedy after more than two decades.
The Grammy Award-winning guitarist has played on countless hit records, released two instrumental albums, and holds several credits as a songwriter.
The television executive made his name as the only exec to launch two broadcast networks — Fox and The WB — and later served as head of Turner Broadcasting. He was also chairman of ACME Communications from its founding in 1997 until its closure in 2016.
The professional wrestler and trainer became popular for his Russian heel gimmick, particularly during his appearances in Championship Wrestling from Florida in the 1960s.
The 1950s novelty and cabaret singer was known for her risqué songs, which relied mostly upon double entendres.
The Country Music Hall of Famer became known for his unique, vowel-bending vocal style that paved the way for future acts like George Jones, Randy Travis, and Keith Whitley.
Utilizing a pig-farmer gimmick, the professional wrestling team, comprising of Mark Canterbury (Henry O. Godwinn) and Dennis Knight (Phineas I. Godwinn), were two-time tag team champions in the World Wrestling Federation.
The session guitarist, originally a member of producer Phil Spector's Wrecking Crew, played with dozens of artists from the Beach Boys to Elvis Presley.
A designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle, also known as the Groodle, is bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.
Based on actual cases from the files of the San Francisco Police Department, the crime drama, which originally aired on radio, was CBS-TV's answer to NBC's Dragnet, running from 1954 to 1960.
The pro wrestler and boxer was the creator of the Catch Wrestling Association in Austria, and briefly worked in America, in the AWA under Verne Gagne.
The competitive swimmer went from battling the effects of polio to participating in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer became known for his unique guitar-playing style, which influenced the development of heavy metal and jazz-rock.
The character actor has widely been reported to have been a racist, homophobe, and anti-Semite, who had problems with alcohol and developed a reputation for being difficult to work with.
The composer-orchestrator worked on over a dozen movies and TV shows, including The Rifleman, where he wrote the memorable theme.
The football player turned pro wrestler was a five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
The singer-musician is best known for her long stint with Fleetwood Mac, serving as co-lead singer, keyboardist and writer on many of the group's hit songs.
The former major league baseball player pitched in three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals between 1966 and 1968.
The so-called "Trial of the Century", and the events leading up to it, would become one of the biggest media events in history.
The professional wrestler is best known for his tenures in both America and Japan, and is a two-time world champion, having won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship twice.
In a career that spanned over 50 years, the veteran actor became popular through his starring roles in several hit movies, many of them Westerns.
One of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century, the singer, actor, and comedian got his big break playing straight man to Jerry Lewis, then launched a successful solo career.
The television news veteran, whose career spanned over 50 years, became known for his integrity and his wit.
The professional wrestler has competed in several promotions throughout his career, and trains up-and-comers in his native Charlotte, North Carolina.
The slapstick comedy team would become known for starring in over 100 short subject films, and later gained massive exposure through television.
The legendary race car driver, who competed in several disciplines of motorsport, is best known for his open wheel racing career, and for becoming the first four-time Indy 500 winner.
One of TV's many one-season series, the comedy-drama starred Hollywood legends David Niven, Charles Boyer, and Gig Young as a trio of ex-con men.
An original member of wrestling's Minnesota Wrecking Crew, the multiple-time tag team champion worked across several places such as Georgia and the Mid-Atlantic, and later worked in law enforcement.
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.
The popular TV western series starred Nick Adams as an ex-Confederate and aspiring writer who travels the West, and was one of the few non-game shows produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman.
The youngest son of WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong is best known for his initial tenure with the company, wrestling as The Roadie and then "Road Dogg" Jesse James. He currently serves as WWE's Senior Vice President of Live Events, and as a commentator on WWE Main Event. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019 as a member of D-Generation X.
The media scholar, educator, and author is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, where he is also a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Located in Berryville, Arkansas, the roadside attraction contains tons of vintage memorabilia from Coca-Cola items to gas station signs.
The Milwaukee police detective, who shared the same name with the lead character on the hit TV series Dragnet, was on the job for 32 years, and often endured the accident of his own name.
One of the hottest shows on TV during the '90s, the action-adventure series starred Lorenzo Lamas as a bounty hunter wrongfully accused of a murder he never committed.
The former world champion is the second born and sole surviving son of wrestling's Von Erich family.
Another roundup of celebrities who attempted to make a run for public office, with or without success.
The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protégé of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.
Promoted as ABC's answer to NBC's Bonanza, the TV western series, headlined by Hollywood legend Barbara Stanwyck, launched the careers of Lee Majors and Linda Evans, who went to star in The Six Million Dollar Man and Dynasty, respectively.
The youngest son of first-generation wrestler Gory Guerrero is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential wrestlers of all time.
A Mexican figure of disputed historicity, Joaquin Murrieta (sometimes misspelled Murieta or Murietta) was often called the Robin Hood of the West or the Robin Hood of El Dorado. The 1854 novel The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta is ostensibly his story.
One of the first global cultural icons, the singer, actor, and TV producer was one of the most popular and influential recording artists of the 20th century.
The popular Nickelodeon series revolves around the adventures of the titular character, a talking sea sponge, and his aquatic friends.
The pro wrestling icon, known for his enormous size, was an important figure in the WWF wrestling craze of the '80s.
On April 30, 1987, NASCAR driver Bill Elliott set the fastest ever lap, running 212.809 mph at the Winston 500 via Talladega Superspeedway.
Rising to prominence during the big band era, at one point becoming the highest-charting female vocalist in the country, the singer-actress would later launch a four-decade career in television.
Hailed by TV Guide as the number-one greatest TV star of all time, the actress-comedienne played an important role in the medium's infancy, going on to receive several accolades.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and Tennessee Ernie Ford, both of them products of the golden years of television.
Considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, the three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion is enshrined in several halls of fame, including the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, which he co-founded with his mentor, George Tragos.
The film industry biographer and entertainment journalist was known for his decades-long career at the Associated Press, which spanned from 1944 through 2010.
A product of the "Poverty Row" era in Hollywood, the director, producer, screenwriter and actor starred in several low-budget westerns and was the father of exploitation filmmaker Al Adamson.
In January 1974, the TV series Firehouse (originally a Movie of the Week) premiered, a futile attempt by ABC to duplicate the success of NBC's Emergency!.
The professional wrestler is best known as a founding member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, also known simply as the Andersons.
Often cited as one of the greatest composers of all time, the multiple-time award winner is known for such classics as the Peter Gunn and Pink Panther themes, and "Moon River" from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
The R&B singer was known for his chart successes like the 1956 hit "Fever", but his career ended following a conviction of manslaughter in 1965. He died in prison in 1968 at the age of 30.
The onetime circus performer, who stood 8 ½ feet tall, was known at various times as "The Texas Giant", "What-a-Man-Tarver", and “Texas Jim” (he grew up in Franklin, Texas).
The fantasy sitcom was the brothers' first TV series, following a series of nightclub and guest appearances. It lasted just one season, and was CBS's last sitcom shot in black-and-white.
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.
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.
A look at the process of verifying the factual accuracy of questioned reporting or statements.
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 provided by actors portraying law officers in that week's story.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
The first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces, the fighter pilot spent his entire career in the Air Force, only to step down in early 1978, weeks before his premature death from a heart attack at age 58.
On February 9, 1964, the Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time,which came to be called a cultural watershed that launched Beatlemania and the British Invasion.
Correction: The first time American TV viewers got a glimpse of the Fab Four was during a report by Edwin Newman on NBC's The Huntley-Brinkley Report (November 18, 1963).
One of the architects of hardcore wrestling, the two-time heavyweight champion garnered attention for his "wildman" look and brawling style.
The rock singer-songwriter, known as "The Godfather of Shock Rock", has sold records by the millions in his six-decade career.
Fast facts about legendary crooners Robert Goulet and Bing Crosby.
(This is a minor revision. Goulet and Elvis Presley didn't actually dislike one another.)
The wrestler turned WWE executive found fame as Brother Love in the 1980s, taking on a Southern evangelist-type gimmick.
The singer and TV host, whose career encompassed country, pop, and gospel music, would become known for his hit songs "Sixteen Tons" and "The Shotgun Boogie".
The physician and cardiologist is best known as the creator of the once popular Atkins Diet.
Part of the Norman Lear pantheon of shows, television's first African American two-parent family sitcom was a spin-off of Maude, which was in turn spun off from All in the Family.
The women's wrestling pioneer and multiple-time NWA champion helped to increase the popularity of the sport during and after World War II.
The singer-songwriter-musician and disk jockey, born J.P. Richardson, was one of the four victims of "The Day The Music Died" in 1959.
The rock and roll pioneer died in a plane crash just eight months into his music career.
One of the core figures of early rock and roll, the Texas-born singer-songwriter's promising career was cut short by death in a plane crash in 1959, at only 22 years of age.
Considered one of the greatest wrestling heels (or villains) of all time, the WWE Hall of Famer was a one-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, and went on to manage The Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, and Ray Stevens, among others.
Fast facts about Baseball Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks, and Nolan Ryan, all of whom share the same birthday (January 31).
The small-time actor was the original choice for one of the lead roles on the TV series Route 66 but died before the series' debut.
Loosely based on the novels and stories of Zane Grey (earlier moreso than later), the TV western series, one of many that ruled the airwaves at the genre's late-1950s peak, was hosted by actor Dick Powell, who also starred in some episodes.
One of the biggest stars of territorial wrestling, the member of the kayfabe Graham family was also the promoter and booker for Championship Wrestling from Florida, and during the 1970s served as president of the NWA.
The diplomat and politician represented his home state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, and went on to take diplomatic positions under six U.S. Presidents.
In a career spanning over 50 years, the comedian-impressionist-voice actor has been a staple of live, TV, film and record appearances.
An iconic figure of the Old West, the outlaw-gunfighter is alleged to have killed 21 men before being himself killed, at the age of 21.
Correction: Billy the Kid's first arrest was for stealing food in 1875, ten days before stealing clothes from a Chinese laundry.
One of the biggest hits of '70s TV, the science fiction and action series made its lead actor Lee Majors a pop culture icon.
The four-time NWA Women's World Tag Team Champion served as The Fabulous Moolah's right-hand woman at her training school.
Fast facts about jazz legend Jelly Roll Morton and rapper Jelly Roll (né Jason DeFord).
Known worldwide as the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Yosemite Sam, among others, the voice actor and radio personality's career spanned over 60 years.
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.
The pro wrestler is best known for his decade-long career in WCW, where he was a five-time Tag Team Champion.
The Belgian-American journalist, whose expertise was international politics, spent 30 years as a foreign correspondent for Newsweek, went on to work for UPI (United Press International) and the Washington Times, and was a founding member of Newsmax Media. (His name is pronounced Ar-no deh-BOAR-grahv.)
Considered one of the greatest shortstops of all time, the Baseball Hall of Famer spent his entire career with the New York Giants (long before the team moved to San Francisco), and later worked as a manager.
The composer of film, cartoon and TV soundtrack music and stock musical cues spent much of his career at Capitol Records, where he helped form its Hi-Q music library.
The hall of fame wrestling commentator is best known for his long tenure with WWE, and is currently signed with AEW. He is a member of the WWE, NWA, Wrestling Observer Newsletter, and Tragos/Thesz Halls of Fame.
The story of how Lewis Carroll created the fantasy classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which has been adapted in numerous forms of media.
Known for his unique "sweet jazz" sound with audiences in a career that spanned five decades, the big band leader is perhaps best remembered for his popular New Year's Eve broadcasts (on radio and later TV), predating Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest.
The popular hidden-camera reality series was one of TV's earliest hits, starting out on the radio (and in theatrical short subjects) as The Candid Microphone.
The pro wrestler, whose real name is Bill Eadie, is best known for his stints in the NWA and WWF, where he was one half of the tag team Demolition.
The country musician and Steel Guitar Hall of Famer was known for his so-called "crying steel" sound, and played for various country acts, most notably Conway Twitty and Vince Gill.
The veteran journalist is known for his stints as daytime talk show host and at ABC News, CNBC, and Fox News.
A major star in the glory days of territorial wrestling, the wrestler turned jail guard achieved success both domestically and internationally, and became renowned for his in-ring toughness.
The novelist turned TV producer and writer created such memorable series of Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive, and The Rockford Files.
The professional wrestler was the father of "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig, and the grandfather of Curtis Axel and Amy "Ms. Perfect" Hennig.
The Country Music Hall of Famer was an innovator in the Nashville Sound and sold over 80 million records in a career that spanned over 50 years.
The forensic pathologist is best known as the face of the TV docuseries Autopsy: The Last Hours of..., where he examines the causes behind celebrity deaths.
On December 8, 1980, the onetime security guard made news when he murdered John Lennon in New York City. He is serving a 20-years-to-life prison sentence.
One of several so-called "kiddie" westerns on TV in the early 1950s, the show starred actor-stuntman Jock Mahoney in the title role.
A major figure in wrestling's territorial era, the multiple-time heavyweight, tag team, and brass knuckles champion worked for such promotions as the NWA and the WWF, where he served as manager for Shawn Michaels.
One of the first black deputy U.S. Marshals (the first west of the Mississippi River), the former slave worked mostly in the Indian Territory, and has been rumored to be the inspiration for the Lone Ranger.
The political activist, entrepreneur, and business executive recently served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland.
The TV actor and Korean War veteran is best known for his portrayal of Hoss Cartwright on the long-running TV western series Bonanza, from its debut in 1959 until his death in 1972. The show continued for another 16 episodes without him.
Fun facts about wrestling legends Jerry Lawler and Dutch Mantel, who share the same birthdate (November 29, 1949).
Known for his unique vocal range and intimate love songs, the singer and TV personality released 24 albums for RCA and was one of Elvis Presley's favorite singers.
The son of the Rev. Billy Graham, the evangelist and missionary runs the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization.
The actor-comedian became a household name in the early 1960s for his impression of then-President John F. Kennedy, but his star quickly dimmed following the JFK assassination.
Considered one of the worst gimmicks in the history of pro wrestling, the character (portrayed by Héctor Guerrero donning a turkey costume) made its debut at the 1990 WWF Survivor Series.
The comedian-impressionist was known for his impersonations of everyone from presidents to media figures.
Facts about music legends Bing Crosby and George Strait.
Correction: It was in 2006 (not 2000) that George Strait bested Conway Twitty's record for the most No. 1 hits in country music, when Strait's "Give it Away" gave him his 41st number one hit.
Fast facts about Milton Berle and Bing Crosby, both of whom were products of the first Golden Age of Television.
In 1978, then up-and-coming pro wrestler Randy Savage was arrested one night after fighting it out with a newlywed at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee.
The political activist, entrepreneur, and business executive recently served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland.
During World War II, approximately 29 Navajo members of the U.S. Marines created a code based on their unwritten language to transmit secret Allied messages.
One of the biggest hits of '80s TV, the prime time soap opera was the No. 1 rated show by 1985, won a Golden Globe Award in 1984, and even spawned a line of fashion and luxury products.
An underrated figure in women's wrestling, the multiple-time women's world champion had some major success in territorial promotions.
A look at two men who were actually born female: the stagecoach driver Charley Parkhurst and jazz musician-bandleader Billy Tipton.
For over 50 years, the legendary rock band has released more than a dozen albums, sold over a million records and played to sold-out crowds everywhere. Until 2021, the group consisted of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard (ironically, the only member of the band who despite his surname does not sport a chest-length beard), and vocalist-bassist Dusty Hill.
One of many westerns that ruled the TV airwaves during the late 1950s, the series starred Robert Culp as a fast-drawing Texas Ranger, who came to be called the "thinking man's cowboy".
A second-generation wrestler, the onetime WWF Women's Champion, whose reign lasted a record 502 days, is the daughter of wrestler Grizzly Smith, sister of Sam Houston, and half-sister of Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
A perennial Halloween favorite, the novelty song "Monster Mash" was released in August 1962, and hit No. 1 two months later, just in time for Halloween. The song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37 in 2021, almost 60 years after its release.
A history of one of America's college towns, as it is the home of Harding University and ASU-Searcy.
The brainchild of producer Steve Krantz, the supernatural TV series was promoted as Canada's answer to Dark Shadows, but ended up airing for one season.
The professional wrestler, whose real name is Michael Smith, comes from a wrestling family. His father Grizzly Smith also wrestled, as did his half-brother Jake "The Snake" Roberts and his sister Rockin' Robin.
In 1999, country music singer Garth Brooks aroused controversy when he created an alter ego, a fictional rock star named Chris Gaines. Following the release of the album Garth Brooks in...the Life of Chris Gaines as well as the album's lead-off single "Lost in You" (Brooks's only Top 40 hit), plans for a Chris Gaines movie fell by the board, and the character faded into obscurity.
Correction: "Way to the Girl" was performed by Brooks (as Gaines) on Saturday Night Live, not "Lost in You".
The screen legend was known for his staunch conservative politics, yet he had controversial views on race, social issues, and especially women.
On the morning of October 19, 1953, singer Julius La Rosa, then a cast member on Arthur Godfrey's radio and TV shows, was unceremoniously fired by Godfrey on the air, partly because he hired an agent, something Godfrey wouldn't allow his cast members to do. The incident tarnished the broadcasting veteran's wholesome image.
Known for his work designing championship belts in wrestling as well as boxing and MMA, the so-called "Quiet Superman" earned renown for the "Winged Eagle" belt he created for the WWF (now WWE). In 2021, the year he died, he was inducted into the Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The stand-up comedian has been credited with doing more to promote ventriloquism than anyone since his hero Edgar Bergen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
The R&B and doo-wop group is best known for their hit song "Goodnite, Sweethart, Goodnite", released in 1954.
Fast facts about some of America's most prominent businesswomen from Oprah Winfrey to Martha Stewart.
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.
The rock and roll pioneer was one of Elvis Presley's original band members, and later formed his own group, Bill Black's Combo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A follow-up to a previous segment highlighting some facts about the 1942 movie Casablanca.
The singer-songwriter-actor is best known for his novelty songs, including the 1958 hit "The Purple People Eater" and under the name Ben Colder. His acting roles include a recurring stint as Pete Nolan on the TV series Rawhide. Among other things, he is credited as the voice of the so-called "Wilhelm scream".
One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.
One of wrestling's obscure figures, the NCAA All-American is best known for his brief stints in Central States Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling, and later worked as a referee.
(There's no Kussing, by the way.)
Little known facts about some of the country's most notable leaders, from Abraham Lincoln to Alexander Hamilton.
Facts about six of the speakers who were present at the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963, including Martin Luther King.
In a career that spanned over 40 years and genres such as bop and fusion, the saxophonist-composer and 12-time Grammy winner played with jazz legends Miles Davis and Art Blakey, and recorded more than 20 albums as a bandleader.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, who co-starred in the 1954 film White Christmas and headlined radio's Crosby – Clooney Show.
The two-time WWF Tag Team Champion was part of the Hart wrestling family through marriage to his wife Ellie Hart, teaming with various members (including brother-in-law Bret Hart) throughout his career.
The televangelist and author was principally known for presiding over his Hour of Power television program, from its debut in 1970 until he stepped down in 2006.
The stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker is known for his 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds, though he starred in several other action films as well. He was killed in an accident while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 in 1989. His widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, produced the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds in 2000 with Jerry Bruckheimer, with Nicolas Cage as the star.
Known for his enormous size and unique personality, the six-foot-ten wrestler, born Stan Frazier, was a mainstay in WWF during the 1980s, and in the territorial system worked under several different names including Plowboy Frazier, The Giant Rebel, and Big Tex.
The businessman, entrepreneur, and waterskier (real name George Blair) was known for his barefoot waterskiing and signature yellow "banana"-like wetsuits. He learned how to waterski with his bare feet at the age of 46.
Considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time, the veteran sportscaster was the longtime voice of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers.
One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.
The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protege of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.
Fast facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, both of whom shared the screen in the film High Society.
On July 29, 2018, three of the biggest stars in wrestling died within hours of each other: Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher, and Brickhouse Brown.
Correction: It was five years ago Saturday (July 29) that we lost Volkoff, Brown and Brian Christopher (Brian Christopher Lawler).
Often considered to be one of the worst films ever made, Mommie Dearest, about the life and career of actress Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway), was known for not only all the unfolding drama during the film but behind the camera as well.
For most of its 20 years on the air, the TV series Gunsmoke opened with Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) outdrawing an unidentified badman.
Considered one of the best in-ring performers in women's wrestling, Bambi (real name Selina Majors) has spent her more than 30-year career in promotions such as the WCW and on the independent circuit. She is a multiple-time women's champion and onetime tag team champion.
The Academy Award-winning character actor was known for his controversial far-right views, and reportedly danced when he learned that Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated.
Though she achieved considerable success during the 1990s, the country music singer was perhaps best known for her troubled personal life and numerous attempts at suicide. She eventually took her own life in 2013 at the age of 37.
The singer-bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby.
Known for his appearances in the WWF during the 1990s, the professional wrestler (real name Mike Halac) died last week at 55.
The popular comic strip was read in hundreds of newspapers around the world for 23 years.
The fashion icon was the architect of the "Sam" handbag and founded the company that bears her name.
The WWE Hall of Famer would become known for his unique promos, charisma, and the uses of psychology during matches and the DDT finishing move.
The legendary saloonkeeper and Justice of the Peace was the self-described "Only Law West of the Pecos". After his death, Hollywood and literature portrayed him as a hanging judge, although he is known to have sentenced only two men to hang, one of whom escaped.
The radio and TV personality is best known as host of various editions of the game show Match Game for over two decades.
Considered one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history, brothers Rick and Scott Steiner won 12 tag team championships at the peak of their careers.
The legendary writer of New Wave speculative fiction was known for his outspoken, explosive personality. His work spanned over a thousand short stories, screenplays, and comic book scripts, among others, covering film, TV, literature, and print media.
FYI: He made his own name a registered trademark.
A designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle is bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.
The veteran entertainer was recognizable for his nose and gravelly voice, which inspired Sesame Street's Herry Monster.
One of the biggest stars of territorial wrestling, the six-foot-nine athlete appeared in such promotions as the AWA, Stampede Wrestling, and the National Wrestling Federation.
The son of the late U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, the former governor of Indiana went on to take his father's Senate seat.
The two-time U.S. Senator from Indiana more recently served as the Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration.
The former child actress overcame hardships even during her run as the youngest daughter on TV's Father Knows Best. She is presently a sought-after keynote speaker and an ordained evangelist.
Known for his antics in and out of the ring, including his drug problems and a fight with police outside a bar, the pro wrestler was a multiple-time heavyweight champion. He was also known as "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer but used the name "Bulldog" Buzz Sawyer during a brief run in the WWF (Maurice Vachon was using the "Mad Dog" moniker at the same time).
A few "facts" about the American West that you may have heard but are actually far from the truth.
One of the most prolific voice actors of his generation, the onetime impressionist spent the greater part of his career working for animation giant Hanna-Barbera, voicing such characters as Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, and Snagglepuss.
The major leaguer spent 18 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, and is perhaps best known for his superstitions about baseball, including his habit of eating chicken before every game.
An obscure figure in the world of professional wrestling, Tiny Tim Hampton had some success in the territorial promotions and was a longtime friend of legendary wrestler Bobo Brazil.
One of Hollywood's most underrated figures, Art Mix (real name George Kesterson) appeared in over 200 film shorts and features, many of them westerns. In fact, some small-town exhibitors opted to show cheaper films starring Art Mix if they couldn't afford expensive ones starring the more well known Tom Mix.
One of the earliest stars of musical comedy, the Hoosier Hot Shots entertained audiences on stage, screen, radio, and records, particularly during the Great Depression and World War II.
For 40 years starting in 1973, Texas P.E. teacher Dale Irby wore the same outfit in every school yearbook photo: a wide-collared polyester shirt and coffee-colored sweater vest.
One of the most popular Southern gospel acts in the country, the Triumphant Quartet remains the only one of those groups never to have changed membership among its vocalists.
During the first season of the hit TV series The A-Team, Melinda Culea portrayed reporter Amy Allen, affectionately known as "Triple A". She was let go early in the second season, as series lead George Peppard wasn't satisfied with a woman in the principal cast.
A member of the WWE and Professional Wrestling Halls of Fame, the Texas-born wrestler has stayed a babyface his entire career, and helped bridge the gap between the Rock'n Wrestling Connection era of the '80s and New Generation era of the '90s. As of May 2023, he continues to wrestle in the independent circuit.
From 1955 to 1975, the TV actor charmed millions as the immortal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke.
Signed into law in 1900, the Lacey Act outlaws trade in wildlife, fish, and plants that have been either illegally taken, possessed, transported, or sold.
A major star on the Gulf Coast wrestling scene during the '70s and '80s, Ricky Gibson was the older brother and onetime tag team partner of Robert Gibson, best known as one half of The Rock 'n' Roll Express.
On December 21, 1937, vaudevillian and Three Stooges creator Ted Healy died under mysterious circumstances. Though most accounts have stated he died of injuries that resulted from a nightclub altercation, one report said the cause of death was a heart attack. (His death certificate was never signed)
The vaudeville performer is chiefly remembered as the creator of the Three Stooges and the style of slapstick comedy that they later made famous.
Facts about music legends Conway Twitty and Bing Crosby, both of whom had more No. 1 hits than Elvis Presley and the Beatles combined.
Self-billed as "Canada's Greatest Athlete", the football player turned wrestler was a three-time world heavyweight champion.
In a career that spanned seven decades, the operatic superstar played to packed audiences and received countless awards and honors.
One of the purveyors of slapstick comedy, the film director and producer is best known for his short-subject comedies starring the Three Stooges.
One of the most important figures of the golden age of Hollywood animation, Leon Schlesinger ran Warner Bros.' cartoon division for eleven years (Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising acted as subcontractors from 1930 until 1933). He was also a distant relative of the Warner Brothers.
A three-time world heavyweight champion, the WWE Hall of Famer was a four-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma.
The groundbreaking political discussion program was known for its loud, sparring arguments amongst panelists. John McLaughlin hosted the program from its inception in 1982 until his death in 2016, after which the original show came to an end. The show was revived in 2018 with new host Tom Rogan but went on indefinite hiatus toward the end of 2020.
A member of Johnny Cash's touring band for 25 years, the North Carolina-born musician, who served as Cash's bass player, played a crucial role in the development of the country music icon's distinctive "boom-chicka-boom" sound, and also took on responsibilities as Cash's manager.
One of the greatest stars of auto racing, John Force is a 16-time NHRA and 1-time AHRA Funny Car champion driver and a 22-time champion car owner.
One of the biggest stars in wrestling during the 1940s, Maurice Tillet was better known by the ring name The French Angel. Diagnosed with acromegaly at age 20, he was rumored to have inspired Shrek.
The popular romance novelist has appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list 32 times. She was the younger sister of actress Joan Collins.
The public affairs discussion program generally covers women's issues, featuring a rotating group of female pundits.
Considered one of the founders of grunge, Scott Weiland is best known for his tenure as the frontman for Stone Temple Pilots.
The first African American nurse in history, Mary Eliza Mahoney's pioneering achievements landed her in the American Nurses Association and National Women's Halls of Fame. She was also the first African American to graduate from nursing school.
The wrestling manager, who acted as the guiding light for The Undertaker, was also a licensed funeral director (hence his ring name).
One of the most popular regional treats in the country, the Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce was developed by Macedonian immigrant brothers Tom and John Kiradjieff in the 1920s.
The Cy Young Award winner and current sportscaster is best known for his stint with the Baltimore Orioles, where he finished the 1980 season with a record of 25–7.
In their more than 30 years together, the wrestling tag team, consisting of Butch Miller and Luke Williams, headlined matches in numerous promotions, most notably the WWF.
Known for his unsportsmanlike tactics against opponents, the NFL offensive lineman played with the St. Louis Cardinals for six seasons, and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.
Founded in 1970, Nosotros (Spanish for "we") is an organization devoted to giving Latinos a stronger voice in Hollywood.
A pioneer in the "talking head" format of TV journalism, Agronsky and Company (later retitled Inside Washington) employed journalists discussing the news of the day with one another in a roundtable format rather than posing questions to newsmakers themselves, more staid in tone that later shows such as The McLaughlin Group.
Known as the Father of American Missions, the Congregationalist and later Particular Baptist missionary served in Burma for almost 40 years.
One of wrestling's biggest stars during the '80s and '90s, the son of Larry "The Axe" Hennig was credited for raising the standard of technical wrestling during his time with WWF/WWE.
Running from 1964 to 1970, the TV series Daniel Boone served as a vehicle for Fess Parker, fresh from his run as Davy Crockett for Disney and ABC.
Everything you need to know about one of the most popular media franchises of all time.
Since the 1990s, Atlanta restaurant The Vortex, known as the Godfather of Atlanta burger joints, has been known for its Coronary Bypass Burger, which contains 8 slices of Texas toast, four 4-ounce griddled sirloin patties, two 8-ounce flame-grilled sirloin patties, 28 slices of American cheese, 4 fried eggs, 27 strips of bacon, grilled onions, diner relish, and mayonnaise. (Talk about an artery killer!)
In a career that spanned 30 years, the Texas-born wrestler achieved success domestically and overseas, winning over 20 championship titles in the NWA.
Everything you need to know about the 2021 NBA Playoffs, which were a little bit different than usual.
Considered the father of western fiction, the writer and historian is best known for his 1902 novel The Virginian, which spawned numerous adaptations in almost every form of media.
A failed attempt in recapturing the magic of the original television series, New Monkees ran for only 13 episodes in the fall of 1987.
In June of 1959, actor George Reeves, fresh from his run on The Adventures of Superman, could no longer comes to terms with being typecast, and died at the age of just 45. Although the official finding was suicide, some believe that he was murdered. Others speculate he was shot to death by accident.
In 1985, wrestler Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, then starring in TV's The A-Team, appeared on actor Richard Belzer's talk show Hot Properties, where Hogan put a sleeper hold on the host. Belzer sued Hogan for $5 million in damages for personal injury.
The novelist, short story writer, and literary critic is recognized for her fully developed characters. She received a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1989.
The libertarian-conservative political commentator and author writes regular columns for the Washington Post. He won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1977.
Running from 1958 to 1961, Wanted: Dead or Alive, one of several westerns that dominated TV during that period, made its star Steve McQueen a household name.
One of wrestling's biggest stars in the late '80s and early '90s, Lex Luger holds the records for consecutive and total days as champion in promotions such as the WCW and NWA, despite never winning a championship in WWF/WWE, where he is currently signed on its wellness policy.
Since its founding in 1993, the UFC has been the undisputed leader in mixed martial arts (MMA). It is currently owned by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.
Founded in 1952 and remaining active until the 1990s, Four Star Television, co-founded by Hollywood legends Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, David Niven, and Joel McCrea (later replaced by Ida Lupino, although she never owned stock in the company), produced several popular shows in the early days in television.
Created in Australia in 1992, the popular brand of hair removal waxing products made its way to America by the latter half of the decade, due in no small part to the success of an infomercial.
One of wrestling's lesser known figures, the Argentinian-born athlete was known for his high-flying moves, in particular his airplane spin finisher.
The French-born entertainer had a lengthy career in stage, screen, and radio, spanning half a century.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A look at some historical figures who decided to give cannabis a try: Queen Victoria, William Shakespeare, and James Monroe.
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.
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.
A cornerstone of radio and television's golden eras, Truth or Consequences blended the traditional quiz show format with wacky stunts.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 seling 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 constantly fought 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.
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.
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 as Sgt. Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created.
A look at the angle involving Kevin Sullivan and Dusty Rhodes in Mid-South Wrestling on Christmas Day 1982.
A look at perhaps the most famous cat-and-mouse duo in cartoon history, the brainchildren of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
A look at one of the most recognized stock sound effects in history. For years, it has been believed, largely due to the research of motion picture sound designer Ben Burtt, that actor Sheb Wooley originally performed the scream.
The veteran wrestler, a trainee of Hiro Matsuda, is best known for his stint in WWF (now WWE), where he was Roddy Piper's onscreen bodyguard, and was one of the first to use the superplex finishing maneuver.
The advertising executive turned spoken word artist, who died last April at the age of 93, will forever be remembered for his 1976 novelty hit "Convoy".
Known for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, the veteran actor became a household name for his portrayal of Lt. Theo Kojak on TV for five years.
The four-time AWA Women's Champion, who died last February at the age of 64, was nicknamed "Fang Face" because of her buck teeth.
The Country Radio Hall of Famer was best known for his 34-year tenure at Little Rock station KSSN 96 FM.
The onetime radio DJ garnered worldwide media attention in 2011 when an interview, filmed during a period when he was homeless, went viral after being posted to YouTube, and Williams subsequently received numerous job offers.
One of TV's most popular detective shows, 77 Sunset Strip propelled Edd Byrnes, who played the hair-combing parking attendant Kookie (later promoted to full time detective), to stardom.
The WWE Hall of Famer is a two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion and was crowned the first King of the Ring in 1985. At one point in their careers, Don Muraco, Ole Anderson, and The Ultimate Warrior used the name The Rock long before Dwayne Johnson (in Anderson's case, Rock Rogowski).
The small-town Tennessee sheriff, whose efforts inspired the Walking Tall franchise, was known for his one-man crusade against prostitution, gambling and other vices along the Mississippi–Tennessee state line.
On November 28, 1942, a fire rocked the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing 492 people. It is the deadliest nightclub fire in American history, and the second-deadliest single-building fire.
Considered one of the worst wrestling gimmicks of all time, the Gobbledy Gooker debuted at the 1990 WWF Survivor Series, jeered by fans in attendance when the character, played by Hector Guerrero in a turkey costume, hatched out of a huge egg.
Though his recording career spanned only seven months, the so-called King of the Delta Blues Singers has come to be recognized as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
The TV newsman spent much of his long career at CBS, first for his popular "On the Road" segments on the CBS Evening News, and later as the first anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning, a position he held for 15 years.
Fast facts about Tony Bennett and Bing Crosby, two people who have come to define the term "crooner" in popular music.
The WWE Hall of Famer was known for his raw intensity and flamboyant costumes, and twice held the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.
The Fox News anchor was recently named host of Fox News Sunday — the first woman to hold that position — and has covered the Supreme Court for the network.
One of early television's overlooked figures, Thelma Prescott became the first woman to produce and direct for the medium.
The Vietnam War veteran achieved worldwide fame with his one-hit wonder, "Ballad of the Green Berets", in 1966.
Wrestling's "All-American Boy" twice held the WWWF/WWF Championship, his first reign being the second longest in history. He is a member of the WWE and George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Halls of Fame.
One of country music's forgotten figures, Vernon Oxford found little success in America but gained further popularity in England.
The TV western series, which added some doses of mystery, starred Scott Brady in the title role, a detective who carried a unique weapon, a combination shotgun with an upper and lower barrel. The show ran 78 episodes in first-run syndication from 1959 to 1961.
The creator of The Twilight Zone helped form television industry standards, often fighting with executives over a whole range of issues.
Regarded as one of the most daring high-flyers in wrestling history, Jeff Hardy is best known as one half of The Hardy Boyz, who are widely considered one of the greatest tag teams in the business. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
The legendary director of horror films was known for using gimmicks in an attempt to lure moviegoers.
An annual tradition on Trivia Tracks for six years now. Released in August 1962, "Monster Mash" hit No. 1 the following October, just in time for Halloween. The song has been a perennial Halloween favorite ever since, and recently re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 37, almost 60 years after its release.
The onetime holder of the NWA Women's Championship and four-time holder of the NWA Women's World Tag Team Championship, Joyce Grable was one of The Fabulous Moolah's many pupils and was a longtime tag team partner of Wendi Richter.
Premiering September 25, 2001, Emeril was celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's unsuccessful attempt in starring in his own sitcom, lasting less than a season.
One of numerous westerns filling the TV schedule in the fall of 1959, Johnny Ringo, a fictional account of the notorious gunfighter - now working as a sheriff in Arizona Territory -was Aaron Spelling's first TV show as a producer but was canceled after only one season.
The WWE Hall of Famer, who died on October 1, 2022 at the age of 79, was one of Japan's most recognizable athletes, due in large part to his 1976 fight with Muhammad Ali, an event seen by some as a precursor to mixed martial arts.
On June 29, 1978, the former star of Hogan's Heroes was bludgeoned to death under bizarre circumstances. To this day, the case remains unsolved. His public image suffered due to the nature of his grisly death, as well as the revelations about his personal life.
One of the creators of home shopping television, Paxson went on to establish Pax TV (now Ion Television) in 1998, a television network focusing exclusively on family-friendly content.
One of the most commercially successful producer-directors of his time, Cecil B. DeMille played a pivotal role in the development of American cinema. His list of classics include the Biblical epics The King of Kings, Samson and Delilah, and The Ten Commandments, as well as other period pieces like Cleopatra, The Buccaneer, and Union Pacific.
Fast facts about Pat Boone and Bing Crosby, both of whom targeted entirely different demographics during the first decade of the rock and roll era.
The eldest son of WWE Hall of Famer "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, Scott followed in his father's footsteps to become a wrestler. He later turned to refereeing, serving in this capacity in the WWE for 15 years and now doing the same for Impact Wrestling.
A member of the Republican Party, he served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee for nine years and went on to play Manhattan D.A. Arthur Branch on Law & Order for five years.
Comedian Shemp Howard was a charter member of the Three Stooges when they toured the vaudeville circuit, only to depart in 1932 for a successful career as a character actor. He rejoined in 1946 but died of a heart attack in 1955 while on his way home from a boxing match.
The former University of Arkansas football star coached the Oklahoma Sooners for 16 years and went on to coach the NFL's Dallas Cowboys for four years. He is one of only three NFL coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl, the others being Jimmy Johnson and Pete Carroll.
Recognizable by his nearly 400-pound frame and the distinctive flame tattoo spanning most of his bald head, Bigelow was hailed by Ryan Murphy (a writer for Bigelow's former employer WWE) as "the most natural, agile and physically remarkable big man of the past quarter century", while former colleague Bret Hart described him as "possibly the best working big man in the business."
Just before his death in 2007, James Bechtold, a firefighter from Metuchen, New Jersey, made a surprising final request — the heads of Moe, Curly, and Larry etched on his gravestone, as he was a diehard Three Stooges fan.
On October 1, 1957, "In God We Trust" was printed on paper currency for the first time, one year after it was adopted as our official motto.
The pro wrestling personality has filled many roles in the business for over three decades including booker, color commentator, and manager.
The electronics engineer, scientist, and inventor made improvements to the cathode ray tube for use in television receivers, manufactured and sold the first commercially practical television set to the public, and founded the original "fourth television network".
The WWE Hall of Famer was a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time NWA Tag Team Champion with his brother Gerald Brisco.
The science fiction TV show ran only one season on NBC, during the 1982-1983 television season. In 2002, it was ranked #22 on TV Guide's list of the 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time.
During World War II, Texas played host to over 80,000 German prisoners. It had approximately twice as many P.O.W. camps as any other state.
A repeat of a recent segment on the baseball legend who played for and later managed the New York Yankees.
Some facts you need to know about Queen Elizabeth II, who died this week at the age of 96.
A look at the real estate investor who was one of the first stars of the half-hour infomercial.
The professional wrestling event was originally held from 1983 to 2000. Though it was revived in 2017, no further events have been held since the COVID-19 pandemic.
For over five decades, the sportswriter and pioneering participatory journalist earned renown for his accounts of performing stand-up comedy, taking up boxing, and acting alongside John Wayne in a movie, among other activities, and then recording the experience from an amateur's point of view.
The pianist and big band leader achieved worldwide fame with his million-selling hit "Sunrise Serenade", which hit No. 1 on the charts in 1938.
A look at the two-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion who served as trainer to the stars including Lex Luger, Ron Simmons, Paul Orndorff, Scott Hall, and especially Hulk Hogan.
A profile of the legal and political commentator who served as the first female judge of Westchester County, New York. She is currently co-host of Fox News Channel's The Five.
The myths surrounding the Shoshone woman who took part in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Joanie Laurer, better known as Chyna, came to prominence at the rise of the WWF's Attitude Era in 1997, becoming the promotion's first female enforcer in D-Generation X. She was a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion and a one-time WWF Women's Champion. She left the company in 2001, after which she wrestled sporadically until 2011. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 2016 at the age of 46.
A look at the singing star whose smooth, beautiful vocals carried such hits as "Tennessee Waltz" and "Doggie in the Window".
Jimmy Ellis, who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, came to national attention in the wake of Elvis Presley's death. His voice sounded so similar to Elvis, some believed that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. Ellis was murdered in a pawn shop robbery on December 12, 1998 at the age of 53.
One of the first big men in wrestling history, standing six-foot-six and weighing between 285 and 340 pounds.
Three reasons why Dirk Benedict, familiar to TV fans for his roles on Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team, was avoided by mainstream Hollywood following the latter show's cancelation in 1987.
Twilight Zone: The Movie is a 1983 American science fiction horror anthology film produced by Steven Spielberg and John Landis.
Henry Faggart was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Jackie Fargo. He competed in Southeastern regional promotions and the National Wrestling Alliance during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Bluegrass music is a genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States. The genre derives its name from the band Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys.
Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician who, along with Owen Bradley and Bob Ferguson, helped create the Nashville sound, the country music style which expanded its appeal to adult pop music fans.
Stephanie McMahon Levesque is an American businesswoman and retired professional wrestler. She is the interim Chief Executive Officer and Chairwoman of WWE and appears as an authority figure on the Raw, NXT and SmackDown brands.
Herbert L. Block (1909-2001), known to the world as Herblock, was one of the most influential political commentators and editorial cartoonists in American history.
Laurence Alan Tisch was an American businessman, investor and billionaire. He was the CEO of CBS television network from 1986 to 1995. With his brother Bob Tisch, he was part owner of Loews Corporation.
Oliver Ernest Treyz was an American network television executive. Treyz was best known as the racy and controversial president of the American Broadcasting Company. He was promoted from vice president to president in 1958 after the departure of James T. Aubrey. He served as network president until 1962.
William Smith Monroe was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass". The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky.
Pedro Antonio Morales was a Puerto Rican professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the United States with Worldwide Wrestling Associates and the World Wide Wrestling Federation.
Mary Haines (Norma Shearer) can't believe her husband's having an affair with salesgirl Crystal (Joan Crawford). But when Sylvia (Rosalind Russell) and Edith (Phyllis Povah) deliver the gossip firsthand, Mary heads to Reno for a divorce. En route she meets Countess de Lave (Mary Boland) and Miriam (Paulette Goddard), who coincidentally is having an affair with Sylvia's husband. Once in Reno, the Countess finds another beau, Sylvia shows up for a divorce and Mary plots to win back her man.
Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI suspected him.
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic, known professionally as "Weird Al" Yankovic, is an American singer, musician, and actor who is known for humorous songs that make light of pop culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts.
Kerry Ketchem, who used the alias Patrick Quinn to appear on four episodes of Super Password, which began airing Jan. 8, was arrested by Secret Service agents Thursday when he went to pick up his winnings at the game show's Hollywood offices.
Vincent James McMahon, sometimes referred to as Vince McMahon Sr., was an American professional wrestling promoter.
The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name
A Goldendoodle, also known as the Groodle, is bred from a Golden Retriever and a Poodle.
Dallas Page, better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page, is an American actor, fitness instructor and retired professional wrestler.
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como was an American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years
Facts about Bing Crosby and Guy Lombardo, both of whom the world bid "Auld Lang Syne" in late 1977.
Lawrence Whistler, better known by the ring name Larry Zbyszko, is an American retired professional wrestler and author perhaps best known for his feud with his mentor, Bruno Sammartino.
The Arkansas Travelers, also known informally as The Travs, are a Minor League Baseball team based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Travelers are affiliated with the Seattle Mariners as members of the Texas League.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance.
Dave & Sugar was a pop-styled American country music trio which enjoyed its peak success in the mid- to late-1970s.
Fredrick Martin Jannetty is an American professional wrestler who has worked for promotions including the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment, the American Wrestling Association, World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling, and has won a total of 20 championships.
The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name.
The Ink Spots were an American vocal jazz group who gained international fame in the 1930s and 1940s.
Ennio Morricone, was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, and trumpeter who wrote music in a wide range of styles.
Daniel DeWayne Severn, nicknamed "The Beast", is an American retired mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional wrestler.
Crusader Rabbit, the first animated series produced exclusively for television along with Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right, and George of the Jungle.
Some past candidates for the highest office in the land who honestly had very little chance of winning and some of their wacky ideas running for office.
Mattie Byrd has celebrated 104 successful revolutions around the sun. Pryce Robertson gives us a look at what has happened during her time on earth.
Lewis McDonald Grizzard Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South.
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, executive, and media proprietor.
Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein was an Egyptian politician who served as the second president of Egypt from 1954 until his death in 1970. Nasser remains an iconic figure in the Arab world, particularly for his strides towards social justice and Arab unity, his modernization policies, and his anti-imperialist efforts.
The Indianapolis 500, also formally known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, or simply the Indy 500, is an annual automobile race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States, an enclave suburb of Indianapolis.
Naomi Judd was an American singer-songwriter and actress. In 1983, she and her daughter Wynonna formed the duo known as The Judds, which became a very successful country music act, winning five Grammy Awards and nine Country Music Association awards.
Charles Donald Kernodle Jr. was an American professional wrestler with the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions.
Walter Elias Disney, December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons.
The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name.
Trivia Tracks May 18th, 2022: The Iron Sheik, is an Iranian retired professional wrestler, amateur wrestler and actor.
Trivia Tracks May 17th, 2022: Bucky Pizzarelli, the jazz guitarist who was one of the first celebrity victims of COVID-19.
Of all former head coaches who have won a Super Bowl, only Madden and Vince Lombardi have never finished a season with a losing record.
Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was an offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1995 to 1998
Cyrus Hall McCormick was an American inventor and businessman who founded the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
The Yellow Rose, NBC’s attempt to duplicate the success of Dallas. Premiering in the fall of 1983