Pretty much anyone from any era since the Silent Generation can recall watching The Wizard of Oz. They can probably sing at least a few lines of most of the songs from the classic fantasy flick, too. It takes as much at face value as a heartwarming children’s tale. It’s an allegory for an acid […] More
Danny Kaye was a popular American actor, singer, comedian, dancer, musician, and cook who starred in 17 films. His death shed light on some secrets despite his popularity. After Danny Kaye appeared in the popular film adaptation of James Thurber’s, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, magazine features about him became almost cliché. But, some […] More
Gregory Peck is a notorious American actor who is active from the 1940s all the way into the late 1970s. He was an extremely popular performer who was in very high demand in his era. He starts acting after studying theater at the Neighborhood Playhouse with his mentor Sandford Meisner. Sandford teaches him an approach […] More
Inger Stevens couldn’t have played a villain if she wanted to. She was far too sincere and nurturing in nature, and evoked instant sympathy the second the cameras were rolling. Her earliest roles were that of the ‘damsel in distress’ variety. She was almost always portraying fragile young women who were desperately in need of […] More
Robert Conrad was a star famous for his tough-guy persona and ability to perform his own stunts. He was part of several films and long-running series such as Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. While he developed a large base of adoring fans, he also known as a party animal. His drinking eventually […] More
A poll by the National Law Journal shows that Perry Mason sits just behind attorney F. Lee Bailey as the most-admired lawyer in the world. Despite being fictional, he gave a positive picture of what a lawyer should be. Join Facts Verse to know if there is anyone still alive from perry mason. Perry Mason […] More
The Beverly Hillbillies was a groundbreaking sitcom that aired on CBS in 1962 and ran for nine seasons until its eventual end in 1971. Today, nostalgic adults still watch the show in syndication, and even the children of today can appreciate its wacky humor. The show followed the Clampett family, a rural hillbilly troupe displace […] More
Plenty of television viewers will remember the on-screen relationship between Andy Taylor and Helen Crump on the beloved 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. However, not everyone knows the real life romance that the show’s two stars shared behind the scenes. This romance was notable not only for the immense passion involved but also it […] More
Did you grow up watching the great American Western show Gunsmoke? This was a spinoff from a long-running radio series that entertained millions of Americans. When the show transitioned from the radio to television, it became a cultural phenomenon. The show’s success was due to its superb writing and direction. But the main reason for […] More
On May 13, 1972, after 13 seasons of playing Eric ‘Hoss’ Cartwright, the even-tempered, gentle-giant, second son of Ben Cartwright on NBC’s Bonanza, actor Dan Blocker suddenly and tragically died. His death complicated things because filming was just about to begin on the classic western final season. Blocker is only 43 when he passes away […] More
Gilligan’s Island is one of the most classic sitcoms to ever grace American television. It produced and created by Sherwood Schwartz, an accomplished television producer who also behind The Brady Bunch. However, Gilligan’s Island is probably consider the crowning jewel of his work. The show first aired on September 26th, 1964, and ran for three […] More
Robert Urich was known throughout the world as a tough guy. Having starred in such television programs as VEGA$ and Spenser: For Hire. However, many audience members didn’t realize that. While Robert Urich was famous for doing battle with tough foes on the screen. He would end up having to fight an even tougher battle […] More
