The Three Stooges were a touchstone of American comedy. In a near 50-year span from 1922 to 1970, their vaudeville humor had a profound impact on the industry. Who can forget their slapstick style complete with frenetic farce, physical foolishness, and silly sound effects? And though these hijinks were the foundation of their shorts, the […] More
Despite being one of the most renowned jazz singers in history, Billie Holiday didn’t have a very easy life. From personal troubles in her childhood to struggles with drugs and the authorities during her illustrious career, Billie could never quite catch a break. Despite the massive success and recognition she achieved through her music, Billie […] More
Desi Arnaz gave it all during his performances on I Love Lucy. The seminal 1950s comedy sitcom was a passion project of both him and his partner Lucille Ball. The show was a massive success with audiences, and introduced many Americans to Desi’s unique Cuban heritage through his character’s music. Despite Desi’s dedication to I […] More
The late Sam Griffith was the adopted son of America’s favorite dad and iconic Hollywood actor, Andy Griffith. Despite Andy’s insistence to keep his two children (both adopted) out of the limelight, Sam was constantly making headlines. But for all the wrong reasons. From his idyllic childhood to troubled teens and addiction-riddled adult years, Sam […] More
The classic television show M*A*S*H was first based off of a film of the same name. The film itself was a smashing success, but when the attempt at making a sequel, M*A*S*H Goes to Maine, was a terrible disaster, creators decided to opt for a television series instead. The original premise was based on the […] More
The Little Rascals is a huge name in the Television industry. Long before the 2004 reboot, the show was running in the 1920s. The original cast of the show appeared on the series titled “Our Gang” and ran until the mid 1940s. The original little rascals found their way into the film industry at ages […] More
Tom Hanks has established himself firmly in Hollywood as essentially the quintessential American dad. He owes that endearing honorific to his numerous feel-good movie roles and the fact that he genuinely seems like a decent guy. And as for the fact that he hardly ever plays the antagonist in any of his films, Hanks has […] More
Most in the television audience will likely associate the hit 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley with nothing but good times and laughter. The show was one of the most successful comedies of it’s time. It has maintained an large legacy due to it’s sharp wit, as well as it’s revolutionary brand of women-owned comedy. However, […] More
Everyone love’s a good old-fashioned murder mystery. Really, deaths under any kind of mysterious circumstances regardless of how they went down are pretty intriguing. Especially when those deaths are tied to high-profile Hollywood stars. The privileged lives of the rich and famous often end in ways that are anything close to glamorous. While we may […] More
When Moonlighting premiered on television in 1985, it quickly became one of the most successful shows of it’s time. The show made a star out of Bruce Willis and revitalized the career of actress Cybill Shepherd after a slow period earlier in the decade. Despite the success of the show, it didn’t make it to […] More
When Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined the band Fleetwood Mac, they had already been romantically involved for many years. The two decided to call their romantic relationship off during the recording of their second album with the band, though they were determined not to let their breakup affect their music. Both members pushed aside […] More
Alfred Hitchcock may have been one of the most respected directors of his time, but it seems that the filmmaker had a nasty habit of mistreating women both on and off the set of his films. Although Alfred claimed to be celibate, he seemed to have an inclination for developing obsessive fascinations with some of […] More