The 1960’s were an important era in the burgeoning comedy scene. While the majority of comedy in the earlier parts of the country stemmed from places like Vaudeville, it began to branch out more and more during the ‘60’s. Comedians started to push boundaries like never before, and the advent and popularity of variety shows […] More
American Graffiti, the first film to be produced by George Lucas’ production company Lucasfilm, was a 1973 coming-of-age comedy-drama film set in Modesto, California, in 1962. The film has been described as a study of the cruising and early rock and roll scenes that were popular among Lucas’ age group during that pivotal period in […] More
Jackie Coogan was one of the most notable child stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age thanks to his performance in the Charlie Chaplin movie The Kid. Even more impressive was the fact that Jackie managed to find consistent employment in the entertainment industry as an adult. However, when Jackie was coming of age, his mother dealt […] More
Sitcoms in the 70s didn’t get much more popular or progressive than The Mary Tyler Moore Show. It wasn’t afraid to mention taboo topics, including birth control and homosexuality. It put everything out into the open, but its cast did manage to keep a few things to themselves. Only superfans will know the truth about […] More
Montgomery Clift was an actor that came into prominence during the end of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Montgomery was a huge star, but his career could’ve been even more impressive if it wasn’t for a car accident that he suffered. Join Facts Verse as we explore how Montgomery Clift needed plastic surgery during his painful recovery. […] More
In the eyes of Golden Age audiences, Clark Gable was the epitome of masculinity. However, the movie star had to undergo a pretty serious transformation before Hollywood executives deemed him attractive enough to grace the silver screen. Join Facts Verse as we explore how Clark Gable wasn’t famous until he fixed his ears. Clark Gable’s […] More
Carl Perkins was a contemporary of Elvis Presley that contributed just as much to the genre of rock and roll as the King himself. However, Carl doesn’t get quite as much credit. Known for writing the early rock anthem “Blue Suede Shoes, Carl’s career sadly didn’t have the longevity of Elvis’. Part of the reason […] More
Mary Tyler Moore was a groundbreaking actress, whose show, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” set the bar for excellence in television, both for female leads and for shows in general. But before she started up her classic show, she became famous on another sitcom, “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” It was a breakout role, as […] More
