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What Star of a TV Series was Written Out of the Show’s Final Episode?
“The Brady Bunch” was a hugely successful sitcom which ran for 5 seasons (117 episodes) from 1969 to 1974. One of the show’s stars was Robert Reed, a Shakespearean trained stage actor. Previous to
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When Pinball was Illegal
“Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve played the silver ball. From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all. But I ain’t seen nothing like him, In any amusement hall…
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Did Groucho Marx Really Say It- The Cigar Quip
It is, without question, one of the most oft-quoted anecdotes in the history of comedy. It goes, pretty much, like this: A woman with 10 (or 12 or 14 or 16 or whatever) children
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Christopher Lee: Acclaimed Actor and Metal Head
While many seniors celebrate their birthdays playing Bingo, followed by a late dinner at the Denny’s at 3pm, actor Christopher Lee had other plans this year- he was busy rocking out. Lee partnered with
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The First African American to Co-Star in a Dramatic TV Series
Like so many later-comedians, Bill Cosby described himself in school as “the class clown”. Born in 1937, William Henry Cosby worked at several different jobs growing up, including selling produce, stocking shelves in a
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10 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Walt Disney
Walt Disney epitomized the American dream like few others. Sure, he wasn’t perfect. He was a ruthless businessman, long rumored to be anti-semitic and otherwise racist, and was a ringleader for Hollywood’s anti-communist witch
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The Tragic Family Life of Kelsey Grammer
Most people are lucky enough to never experience having a loved one taken from them as a result of violence. Kelsey Grammer is not one of those people- his father was shot and killed
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10 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Eddie Deezen
O.K., I know you might be asking yourself, “Who the devil is Eddie Deezen?” And if you do happen to know who I am, the question might be, “Who cares?” ;-) Look, I know
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WWII Files: Audrey Hepburn and the Dutch Resistance
Like a number of other celebrities, Audrey Hepburn helped fight against the Axis Powers during World War II, joining the ranks of Jimmy Stewart, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, James Doohan, Moe Berg, Noel Coward,
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Why the Beatles Split Up
Jim Al asks: Why did the Beatles break up? Well Jim, most failed marriages didn’t end because “I found Bill wearing my dress,” or “Sam lost the kids’ college fund in a poker game,”
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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis- After They Split Up
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis formed the most electric comedy team in the history of show business. Joining together in the summer of 1946, their act caught on like wildfire. A combination of Dean
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The Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
For anyone of a certain age, Saturday mornings in the 90s were holy. It was a time to sit in front of the TV in your Pee Wee Herman PJs, eating your Cap’N Crunch,
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The Night Elvis was Shown from the Waist Up
It all happened over half a century ago on January 6, 1957. One of the more famous, and by today’s viewpoint bizarre, acts of “censorship” in television history. Elvis Presley was deliberately filmed from
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The Origin of the Looney Tune’s “ACME” Corporation Name
For those of you who didn’t spend your childhood with your eyes glued to the TV screen watching Saturday morning cartoons, “ACME” is the name of the fictional company that appeared in almost every
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The Famous “Wilhelm Scream” Heard in Over 200 Films is Thought to Have Come from the Vocal Talents of the Guy Who Wrote and Sang the Song “Purple People Eater”
Even if you don’t recognize the name, odds are you’ve at least heard the Wilhelm Scream (listen to it here). It’s that classic scream that movie goers around the world remember and is sometimes
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The Beatles’ Worst Experience
The Beatles arrived in Manila to give two concerts in early July of 1966. This was to be one of their gigs on their 1966 final-ever tour; they had just finished a few very
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The Day John Lennon Met Paul McCartney
Much of the genesis of the Beatles is a bit nebulous and is often argued, but most Beatles historians cite the date, July 6, 1957, as the official beginning of the Beatles. John Lennon,
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The Story Behind Marylin Monroe’s Nude Calendar
It was 1949, then as now, countless thousands of young actresses in Hollywood were unemployed. Many give up the struggle. Others take a wrong turn and make decisions they will later regret. A certain
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