Dick Van Dyke is one of the most legendary actors in history. He was born on December 13th, 1925 in Missouri. Before graduating high school, he enlisted in the military with dreams of becoming a pilot during World War II. He was underweight, however, and was denied his wish. However, they did accept him as […] More
When casting for his infamous 1964 film, Lorna, director Russ Meyer famously said he wanted “a wanton of unparalleled emotion” and “unrestrained earthiness” who “destined to set a new standard of voluptuous beauty.” And he saw all of that in the star who would become known to legions of fans around the world and across […] More
Today, Bob Denver is remembered for playing Gilligan in the ‘60s classic Gilligan’s Island. But prior to landing the title role of this television classic, Bob Denver’s breakout role on the series, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis in 1959. Just as he was beginning to receive recognition and praise for this role. A strange […] More
For Saturday Night Live fans, one of the best parts of watching the beloved show has always been the apparent camaraderie and chemistry between the cast members. However, not all cast members have gotten along so well behind the scenes. One of the most notorious beefs in SNL history occurred between two of it’s most […] More
Brian Keith was a television actor that audiences will likely best remember from his role as Uncle Bill in the 1960s sitcom Family Affair. The actor maintained steady success after that classic show ended. And appearing in a wide variety of television shows and films before his death in 1997. The story of his death […] More
Clint Eastwood is a legendary Hollywood actor, director, and producer that has managed to maintain a hefty amount of respect over the course of his long career in entertainment. His name carries such a pedigree that he is one of the few actors that has managed to make a name for himself in politics. And […] More
Did you grow up watching the hilarious sitcom Maude? This sitcom was a spinoff from All In The Family and followed Archie Bunker’s cousin Maude Findlay. While All In The Family often mocked liberal or left-wing values, this series revolved around a character who espoused such values. It managed to blend humor with the social […] More
To this day, The Andy Griffith Show remains a quintessential piece of Americana, thanks mostly to the legendary actor and comedian, Don Knotts. Knotts played Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife, and it’s still without a doubt the role he’s most remembered for. Knotts had a long career that included playing the character of Ralph Furley on […] More
On January 16th, 1942, a plane crashed in Las Vegas shortly after taking off. Tragically, none of the passengers survived. Among the passengers was 33-year-old Carole Lombard. Carole Lombard was an actress during Hollywood’s Golden Era. She was best known for her work in many screwball comedies. She was also well known for her marriage […] More
The Carpenters were one of the most influential groups of the last 4 decades. They produced an array of successful albums and hit singles that fans still sing along to. Karen Carpenter brought approachable energy to the duo. She had an incredible ability to maintain her beautiful voice while also playing the drums. Despite her […] More
Many of today’s Hollywood stars aren’t just servants to the silver screen. Some also have U.S. military service under their belts too. Whether responding to casting calls or the call of Uncle Sam, they once served their country as proudly as they now do the camera. Some were drafted to fight in World War II […] More
Clark Gable plays in over 60 films during his 37-year career in Hollywood, playing mostly the leading man. He was often referred to as “The King of Hollywood”. In this video, we’re going to look at his tragic death as well as those of two of his wives. Be sure to watch to the end […] More