If you were a fan of the Our Gang series of short films, or the series it morphed into, The Little Rascals, then you are surely familiar with George “Spanky” McFarland. And even if you aren’t old enough to have watched the famous group pof young rapscallions on screen, you’ve likely at least heard about […] More

Bonanza was a massively popular Western show that followed the Cartwright family, including Ben and his sons Adam, Eric, and Joseph. It focused on their clashing personalities as they attempted to live together on the 500,000-acre Ponderosa ranch on Lake Tahoe. The show lasted for 14 seasons from 1959-1973. It was the 2nd-longest running Western […] More

After the premiere of its first season in September of 1976, Charlie’s Angels quickly became a popular show on television. Her performance as Jill, one of the three former police officers turned private investigators, was largely responsible for Farrah Fawcett’s meteoric rise to fame. She was showered with more fan letters and gained more media […] More

Andy Williams was a celebrity figure that was best known to the world as a pop-music crooner. The crooner’s biggest hit during his lifetime was the song “Moon River”, which was popularized via the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. While Andy’s appearance in the world of popular music was squeaky clean, his personal life suggested […] More

When Mickey Rourke was still a young, up-and-coming actor, he had loads of potential. The world was his oyster, and it looked like his future was nothing but bright and promising. He was one of those actors that could have gone on to become one of the biggest stars of his time, but as he […] More

If there’s anyone in showbiz who doesn’t need an introduction, it’s Steve Martin. From being one of the top stand-up comedians of the 1970’s, to one of the most respected comedic actors of his generation, to being an award-winning musician and writer, Martin has carved out a career that can only be admired with awe. […] More

Harrison Ford has been an A-list actor since the late 1970’s. He’s starred in two of the biggest film franchises of all time – Star Wars and Indiana Jones – and has made many memorable movies beyond those. But sadly, his personal life has not always reflected the upwards trajectory of his career. Join Facts […] More

There is no doubt about it. Norman Lear is a living legend. In fact, he just might be the most influential figure in the world of network television – especially when it comes to sitcoms. Throughout his 70+ years working as a television and film writer and producer, the New Haven, Connecticut-born centenarian has produced, […] More