Anyone that was alive during the early 70s will likely remember how Steve McQueen practically dominated Hollywood. He was actually the highest-paid actor in the industry at the time. For the 1974 disaster flick The Towering Inferno alone, McQueen pays a million bucks up front. It’s a pretty good score, but on top of that, […] More
If you’re a fan of classic American comedy, then you’re a fan of the legendary Don Knotts! He was one of the most popular comic actors during the Golden Age of Television in America. He’s a classic example of Americana and is an icon of American comedy. We lost Don Knotts in 2006. He was […] More
Known for playing the role of Marshal Matt Dillon over the course of two decades on the hit CBS western Gunsmoke, James Arness was an actor that saw a great deal of recognition during his time. However, the actor’s stardom wasn’t enough to save him from leading a fairly tumultuous life. The actor experienced many […] More
Cary Grant was one of the most iconic leading men during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Remembered for his debonair demeanor, polished masculinity, and cleft chin, he was the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome. He plays opposite nearly all the leading ladies of the 30s and 40s. Then, he appears in a total of […] More
Ever hear of the notorious ‘Jiggle TV’ era of television? Well, it took place during a time when TV shows were transitioning from dealing with traditional women, who were modest, put-together homemakers to independent ladies who weren’t afraid to step on a few toes as they fought for respect in a male-dominated world while rocking […] More
One of the most beloved adaptations of an iconic comic strip from the 60s was the black comedy television series The Addams Family. This lighthearted, macabre sitcom based upon the comic strip created by Charles Addams for The New York debuted in 1964. The creepy, kooky brood has been with us ever since. Many years […] More
The public may best remember Michael Landon as the wholesome father figure Charles “Pa” Ingalls from television’s Little House on the Prairie. But the actor’s real-life actions didn’t always match his innocent demeanor on the screen. In fact, the actor became embroiled in an affair on the set of the show that hurt his relationship […] More
Recently, vintage photos have discovered that have shed some light on exactly what the Golden Age of Hollywood actor Clark Gable’s military service really looked like. The actor infamously defied a director order from his friend President Theodore Roosevelt in order to enlist in the United States Army after the tragic death of his wife […] More
Though actor Frank Gorshin may remain best known for the 10 episodes in which he portrayed Batman‘s nemesis, the Riddler, on the 1960s series Batman, Frank’s turn as the character was only one notch on the actor’s immense belt of a career. Batman fans will interested to learn some of the many bits of trivia […] More
Before dying at the tragic young age of 26 due to kidney failure, actress Jean Harlow rose to superstardom thanks to her performances in such classic films as 1930’s Hell’s Angels and 1933’s Hold Your Man. An aspect of the actress’s life that is rarely talked about is her short-lived marriage to MGM executive Paul […] More
Jayne Mansfield was not only an actress, singer, and nightclub entertainer. But she was also one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to one of the first Playboy Playmates, she also well known for her highly-publicized personal life and scandals. Long before Janet Jackson shocked the world when she […] More
Actress Ava Gardner got her start in show business when she signed to MGM in 1941. She went on to appear in numerous small roles until she finally grabbed the critic’s attention when she appeared in Robert Siodmak’s 1946 noir film, The Killers. A few years later, in 1953, she ended up honored with an […] More