Roseanne Barr is a legendary comedian and sitcom star, whose self titled show was a monster hit in the 1990’s. And despite having a rather large and sometime abrasive personality, Barr managed to carve out an impressive career with a ton of impressive work and millions of fans. And yet, she ultimately won’t be remembered […] More
Bo Derek was born Mary Collins on the 20th of November, 1958. While she would one day become one of the biggest stars of her day, when she was a teen, Derek wasn’t exactly driven. In fact, the future poster girl and film star seemed perfectly content with doing next to nothing when she was […] More
In the late 1930s, Artie Shaw was one of the most popular big band leaders in the world. The jazz clarinetist not only was one of the most famous musicians of his day, but he also became one of the most desired men around. As cliché as it might be, people find musicians particularly attractive […] More
Easy Rider remains one of the most defining films of 1960s counter-culture cinema, having been released at the end of the decade in 1969. Dennis Hopper directed the film, and it featured him and Peter Fonda in the lead roles. According to the late Peter Fonda himself, the idea for the script came solely from […] More
One of the greatest American soul singers of all time was Marvin Gaye. For many, he is the greatest soul singer of all time and there’s absolutely no contemporary singer who can hold a candle to his incredible body of work. But as we listen to his melodious voice, we must remember that his upbringing […] More
“Bring your child to work” day has long been a favorite of parents across many professions. This is especially true for parents whose jobs make it harder for them to spend quality time with their kids. And sometimes those same kids, when they’re older, end up getting a job working for the same company. That […] More
Before his death in 1980 at the tragically young age of only 33, Bon Scott was the lead singer of legendary rock-and-roll group AC/DC. After Bon’s death, the band went onto achieve more success than ever before with the release of Back in Black the same year. Though fans have always thought that Back in […] More
From Bette Davis to Connie Stevens,Canadian-American Actor Glenn Ford dated some of the most influential and prolific female stars of his day. Ford was among the most prominent leading men of Hollywood’s Golden Age and was one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1940s into the 1960s, so it’s not surprising that he was […] More
The ABC drama-comedy series Eight Is Enough is a staple of any conversation about timeless television from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. The series debuted in 1977 and ended in 1981. Join FactsVerse as we provide insights surrounding the show’s cancellation and other interesting details. About the TV Series The original source material […] More
Nearly a century after their release, Old Hollywood classics like Dracula and Frankenstein still persevere in the public headspace. Of course, these classic horror films from Universal Pictures wouldn’t be nearly as popular if it weren’t for the iconic actors who played the titular monsters. Bela Lugosi played Dracula, while Boris Karloff played Frankenstein’s monster. […] More
On stage and at the movies, The Rat Pack was the epitome of mid-twentieth century celebrity and the foregone era of glitz and glamour. As a crew, they represented wealth, fame, talent, and an unachievable lavish lifestyle devoid of the constraints of responsibility. The Rat Pack was this self-contained variety show of sorts comprised of […] More
Bonanza is one of the longest-running shows of all time. It’s a massively important part of classic Western TV with millions of fans and viewers. Lorne Greene was a key part of its success. He turned his character Ben Cartwright from a gun-toting, stranger-fearing, intimidating figure into a loving father. Keep watching to learn why […] More