Much is known about classic crooner Bing Crosby; but less is said about the tragic death of Dixie Lee Crosby the beloved entertainer’s first wife. Bing’s first wife was a Hollywood actress by the name of Dixie Lee. And she was more famous than him when the two first met. Despite some initial hesitancy on […] More
Oscar-winning actor, philanthropist, and all around cool dude, Jeff Bridges, best known for his roles in offerings like True Grit and The Big Lebowski; revealed in October 2020, that he had diagnosed with Lymphoma. He announced this troubling news via a Tweet in which he optimistically stated that although he had indeed diagnosed with a […] More
The 1970s was a great decade for rock n roll music. But there were sadly plenty of deaths within the musical genre during the decade, as well. From Billy Murcia of the New York Dolls to Jim Morrison of the Doors. Join Facts Verse as we explore the youngest rock n roll deaths of the […] More
The Golden Age Of Hollywood was an era that is often remembered for showcasing the very epitome of sophistication and class. It produced some of the most legendary and memorable stars of all time. Back in those days, beloved icons of the silver screen often had complicated love lives. Sure, there were plenty of stars […] More
Angie Dickinson is a former television star that rose to prominence portraying the titular character on the hit 1970s action series Police Woman. Angie married to singer Burt Bacharach at the time that she took her role on the series, and the two had a child together during their marriage that born three months prematurely. […] More
Melissa Gilbert is a film and television actress best known for her nearly decade-long tenure; playing the character of Lauran Ingalls on the classic Western television drama Little House on the Prairie. Following Melissa’s role on the seminal program, she has continued to work consistently in the entertainment industry. Although Melissa didn’t have any experience […] More
In the 1960s, Paul Henning was one of the most successful television show creators around. He lives life into influential sitcoms that give American’s a glimpse into a fictional incarnation of rural living. The Beverly Hillbillies was his first venture into back-country America. A year after that series hit the small screen, Henning created the […] More
By any chance are you a fan of the Australian rock singer Johnny O’Keefe? We’re sure that you love Ella Fitzgerald and that you’ve laughed while listening to one of Lenny Bruce’s stand-up routines. Well, there’s one man who was behind helping these entertainers and many more become big stars – especially in the Land […] More
Just recently, it announced that beloved television icon Estelle Harris had passed away of natural causes at the age of 93. Of course, Estelle best known for portraying the character of George Costanza’s mother on the hit 1990s sitcom Seinfeld, a role which she reprised over two dozen times after first debuting in the show’s […] More
Are you a fan of the now-classic Mel Brooks’ comedy Blazing Saddles? It’s a hilarious comedy-Western film that showcases Mel Brooks’ brilliance – with slapstick, wit, and even great satire on racial issues. The film was a success because of Mel Brooks’ brilliant writing and direction. In fact, he wrote the script with a great […] More
Did you grow up watching the show Petticoat Junction? One of the most popular characters from the show was Kate Bradley – played by Bea Benaderet. Sadly, we didn’t see Kate after the fifth season – as Bea Benaderet passed away from lung cancer. The character and Bea’s performance was so popular among audiences that […] More
Lost in Space was a beloved science fiction television series that aired from 1965 to 1968. Since the end of the original series, the program has revived in various forms, including a 1998 film and a recent Netflix reboot series. However, nothing quite beats the original! Part of the charm of the original series it’s […] More