Make no mistake about it, Betty White is the reigning queen of comedy. Long before folks like Tina Fey and Ellen Degeneres were making us laugh; she was doing her thing – and doing it masterfully, we might add. At 99 and still active in show business although reasonably not quite as busy as she […] More
Dolly Parton’s one of country music’s most popular and long-lasting icons. She writes over 3,000 songs. 108 of them reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country charts, with 54 top 10s and 25 #1s. One of the secrets to her success is that she’s observant and finds inspiration for them everywhere, from banks to […] More
Do you remember Chester Goode from the classic Western TV series Gunsmoke? He plays by the late Dennis Weaver who was one of the most prominent Western actors and had a prolific career that spanned 5 decades! But how did he starts in life? How did Dennis Weaver become a successful actor? And why did […] More
Have you ever thought about the sad reasons you don’t see Teri Garr anymore? Teri Garr is one of America’s most versatile actresses and is easily one of the most extraordinary talents of her generation. Her career spans four decades and she has worked in film and television, racking over 140 credits throughout her career. […] More
Rock ‘n roll singer Conway Twitty’s musical career, he sets himself apart from other artists with his signature style. He makes iconic performances on television. And sings a few duets with the legendary Loretta Lynn and thinks of them as something of a sex symbol. He considers one of the greatest musical artists of all […] More
Piper Laurie is an actress who performs in David Lynch’s series Twin Peaks and the 1976 horror film Carrie. Piper is still working today, and the actress thanks some decidedly traumatic childhood memories for her career in Hollywood. Join Facts Verse as we explore how Piper Laurie’s rotten childhood turns her into a star. Piper […] More
British actress Jenny Agutter turns 69, and we’ve just got to say, she’s looking pretty damn good for her age. But then again, she’s always been beautiful. She rose to fame as a child actress appearing in offerings like 1964s East of Sudan, 1968s Star!, and two highly celebrated adaptations of the Edith Nesbit children’s […] More
Actor, comedian and singer Jim Nabors is famous for playing his signature character Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show. Before he landed that iconic role, Nabors was working at a Santa Monica-area nightclub. In fact, it was Andy Griffith himself that discovered him and offered him a role in his sitcom. Gomer Pyle was […] More
The Crickets were THE American Rock and Roll Band. With a career that spans five decades connected with millions of record sales, there’s no denying this musical group’s excellence. Their influence can hear in the music of every major rock band and performer of their time. From Bob Dylan to The Rolling Stones and even […] More
In the late 1960s, musicians George Harrison and Eric Clapton found themselves fighting over the same woman. That woman was George Harrison’s then-wife, who was a model by the name of Pattie Boyd. Eric managed to steal George’s wife away from him, all the while remaining friends with the legendary Beatles guitarist. Some have speculated […] More
John Travolta breaks the scene as a movie star that helps define male machismo for a new generation. His roles in such hit films as Grease and Saturday Night Fever in the late 1970s. Films feature the star as a womanizer who’s the skills to get what he wants from the ladies. Recently, the actor’s […] More
Adam-12 was an immensely popular procedural police drama that ran for seven sevens premiering on NBC on September 21, 1968, and concluding after airing 174 episodes on May 20, 1975. It was applauded by critics and audiences alike for being a relatively realistic depiction of police work. Adam-12’s plot revolved around two LAPD officers, Pete […] More
