While coming out and being openly gay in Hollywood these days isn’t very controversial, back in the mid-20th century, it was something that could very well end even the most well-established star’s career. William Haines might not be a name that comes up very often today, but back in the late 1920s and early 1930s, […] More
To the majority of television fans, Abe Vigoda will always be known for his time portraying the character of Detective Phil Fish on Barney Miller. The performer stumbled his way into acting after being given a small role in The Godfather, though Barney Miller proved his big break. The character of Phil Fish would later […] More
Madonna, who is still going at it today at the age of 64, is a cultural icon unlike any other. The singer broke out into prominence in the 1980s and has since risen up the ranks to become unmatched pop royalty. Many may wonder how Madonna became the legend that she is today, and it […] More
Throughout the annals of popular-music history, the designation of the “Fifth Beatle” has been passed around like candy. There are several figures that have been dubbed the Fifth Beatle at one point or another, though real fans know that there’s one who deserves the title more than any other thanks to his massive musical contributions […] More
Here Come The Brides premierred on ABC on September 25, 1968. The western series was loosely based on the historical figure Asa Mercer’s efforts to bring civilization to frontier Seattle in the 1860s by bringing over marriageable women from the East Coast, where the American Civil war left many towns short of men. The show, […] More
Whether you’ve seen the series of films or not, everybody knows the name Crocodile Dundee. Paul Hogan is the man that brought the character to life, and he claims that people around the world oftentimes have a hard time realizing that he isn’t the iconic poacher that he played on the screen. Though being typecast […] More
There have been numerous failed television series over the years, but some are more notable than others. Join Facts Verse as we explore classic TV shows that only lasted for one season or less. Three’s a Crowd There are few failed spin-offs quite as notorious as Three’s a Crowd. As one might infer from the […] More
When TV Networks discovered the potential of sitcom and drama spinoffs, they knew they had something huge. They were able to take the magic and popularity of a show and use it to create an entire new, and potentially lucrative, product. And the modern history of TV is full of success stories of spinoffs. If […] More
Despite being one of the most influential actresses and models of her day, Monroe’s tale is one that is full of tragedy and heartache. Her personal and professional struggles weighed heavy on her soul, and ultimately they led to her death. But in a way, the fact that she met an untimely end only has […] More
Joan Collins is a television actress best known for her decade-long portrayal of the character Alexis Colby on the hit soap opera Dynasty. The 89-year-old star has been married to the same man for two decades, though she had a string of failed marriages and relationships before that. Join Facts Verse as Joan Collins holds […] More
Acting is a fickle business where you can be in a hit one day and a flop the next. You can’t blame actors for wanting to sit on their nest egg once they find success. There are plenty of examples, including child stars, voice actors, and even soldiers. Most moved on to live normal lives […] More
The Brady Bunch premiered in 1969 and lasted for five seasons before being cancelled in 1974. A number of spin-offs were attempted both during the original series’ run and after it, but none of these spin-offs were nearly as successful as the original show. Join Facts Verse as we take a look at The Brady […] More