One of the most legendary friendships in Hollywood history is the one that went down between pals Robert Redford and Paul Newman before the latter’s death in 2008. Today, Robert still holds his old friend close to his heart, despite the fact that the two only managed to make two films together during the several […] More
Gunsmoke was one of the first primetime television Westerns to take the genre seriously, but there are plenty of things that fans don’t know about the beloved program’s 20-season run. Join Facts Verse as we take a look at huge details you didn’t notice in Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke first premiered on television in 1955. The first […] More
Andre the Giant’s wrestling career lasted almost 20 years. He earned the nickname The 8th Wonder of the World and was one of the most memorable wrestlers in the WWE, due in large part to his massive size. Andre was well-liked by almost everyone he came into contact with, despite having the occasional feud with […] More
For fans of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the name Erin Gray will always be synonymous with the character of Colonel Wilma Deering. Erin played the character on both that seminal science fiction series and the theatrical film that preceded it, leaving a lasting impression on science fiction fans. Today, Erin has fond memories […] More
Robert Redford is one of the most iconic actors out there, having risen to fame on the back of such films as All the President’s Men, The Sting, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. As well, the actor ventured out into directing later in his career, a feat that greatly increased his artistic profile. […] More
You likely follow the crazy lives of celebrities. You might even give yourself a bigger headache by following the madness of politics. But what happens when these two worlds collide? Many major Hollywood celebrities have put aside their entertainment careers to serve the public. They’ve served America as senators, Congressmen and Congresswomen, mayors, ambassadors, and […] More
After being on the air for over four decades, Wheel of Fortune has recently made some major changes during it’s most recent season. While the show has made changes in the past, these new changes aren’t sitting quite so well with longtime fans. Join Facts Verse as we explore why fans are furious about Wheel […] More
Chuck Norris and John Wayne are two of the most iconic action stars not just of their respective generations, but also of cinematic history as a whole. Despite the fact that the two occupied drastically different echelons of action films, there is a touching connection between the two that started when Chuck was a lonely […] More
In 1934, British-Australian author, P. L. Travers published a children’s fantasy book about an English nanny who possessed magical abilities. Her adventures bring her to the home of the Banks children where she dazzles, amazes, and teaches the youngsters. The name of this nanny is Mary Poppins. And, like a “spoon full of sugar”, her […] More
Movies are a realm of illusion, where even the shortest actor can seem like an intimidating figure. Because of this, many movie fans are often incredibly surprised to learn the true heights of the actors that they think they know and love. Even in the days of Old Hollywood, there were numerous camera tricks that […] More
Televangelism has a strange history, and a big part of that history comes from Jim Bakker. Alongside his former wife, Tammy Faye, Jim rose to prominence hosting the seminal Christian program The PTL Club. At the height of that show’s success, Jim and Tammy Faye were making enough money that they were able to create […] More
Nowadays, Ingrid Bergman is commonly recognized as one of the most preeminent actresses in Old Hollywood history. However, there was a time during the peak of the actress’s success when she was essentially banished from Hollywood for an affair that she had committed alongside Italian director Robert Rossellini. Join Facts Verse as we explore the […] More