The Mamas & the Papas were a seminal and talented rock and pop group from the 1960’s, who paved the way for many groups after them. Their locked in harmonies and catchy hooks captured a sound that has come to define the west coast, and is still popular today. And if you turn on any […] More
Barbara Mandrell was one of country music’s biggest stars in the 1970s and 1980s. Along with her two talented sisters, Louise Mandrell and Irlene Mandrell, Barbara had great success not only with her music career, but also with The Barbara Mandrell Show variety series that aired on NBC from 1980-1982. The trio was known as […] More
He is known for his comedic roles in classic TV shows like F Troop, Mayberry RFD, and Mama’s Family. Ken Berry brought joy and laughter into homes across America in the 1960s and 70s. However, behind his silly on-screen antics was an unfathomable personal tragedy. In this video, we explore the untimely deaths that haunted […] More
Back in the early 1970s, Stephanie Beacham was a welcome change from the seemingly continuous stream of skinny young models and T.V. hosts. She first gained notoriety as the glamorous bad girl Sable Colby on The Colbys and later on in Dynasty. With her charismatic stage presence, she won the hearts of many, and she […] More
Conan the Barbarian featured enough action and beautiful women to please any audience. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s star power helped carry it, but it had several talented cast members. Sandahl Bergman played Conan’s love interest who, while it’s not mentioned in the movie, is named Valeria. She’d already made a name for herself as a dancer, but […] More
While there have been one hit wonders in every era of popular music, the 1960’s stand out as a time when perhaps the idea of a one hit wonder first was solidified. The Billboard charts, while technically starting in 1940, didn’t have the famous “Hot 100” until 1958. The Hot 100 was a consolidation of […] More
Barry and Linda are known for their long-lasting union, which has spanned over a golden jubilee. The couple is parents to five children and seven grandchildren. However, the earliest deciding moments of the couple’s lives are known to have some surprising details. Join FactsVerse as we travel through time to discover the details of how […] More
With his dashing good looks, mellisonant voice, hilarious sense of humor, and ever-present cocktail in hand, Dean Martin was basically this walking, talking, crowd-pleasing advertisement for getting wasted. Wherever he went, regardless of what time of day, it was always happy hour, and all of his fans were invited to enjoy a scotch on the […] More