Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

As the co-founder of American International Pictures (AIP), Samuel Z. Arkoff became a titan of the "B-movie" genre, mastering the art of low-budget, high-profit filmmaking targeted specifically at the burgeoning teenage demographic.

Airing for one season from 1955 to 1956, the television Western series was based loosely on the life of the self-appointed "Law West of the Pecos".

The dual-sport athlete successfully crossed over from the NFL to the professional wrestling ring, only to become one of the industry's most vocal and historically significant whistleblowers.

From the late 1920s until the 1950s, a shifting collective of independent, low-budget film studios— known as "Poverty Row"—served as a vital organ of the Hollywood ecosystem, churning out thousands of Westerns, thrillers, horror films, and serials.

Created in the 1920s, New Haven-style pizza, known locally as "apizza" (pronounced ah-beetz), has earned a reputation as some of the best pizza in the U.S. 

Fun facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Faron Young. 

Jim Nabors' decision to end his hit show Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. after five years was multifaceted, influenced by personal ambition, the shifting landscape of American culture, and the changing tides of network television.

Fun facts about some important pieces from the Great American Songbook.

Often known as "Rubinoff and His Violin", the Russian-American musician and conductor became a radio and concert sensation during the first half of the 20th century. 

A prominent comedy and vaudeville duo active in the early 20th century, Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough starred in popular Broadway revues and pre-code short films before their partnership ended with McCullough's suicide in 1936.

In May 2008, the TV journalist and onetime NBC anchor revealed that she grew up believing she was adopted; it wasn't until after her mother's death that an aunt told her the real story about her birth.

One of the most respected and versatile performers in comedy history, Phil Hartman is often remembered by his peers as "the glue" who held the Saturday Night Live cast together during a pivotal era.

From his early days in the AWA to his transformative role in WCW and beyond, the promoter, booker, and producer has become one of the most polarizing and influential figures in pro wrestling history. 

Fun facts about recording legends Bing Crosby and Billy Murray, the latter of whom was a product of the phonograph era prior to the invention of the microphone. 

One of the most famous superstitions in professional sports, the "Madden Curse" was born in the late 1990s and became a national phenomenon by the mid-2000s; the name suggests that the NFL player chosen for the cover of the annual Madden NFL video game is destined for a season of misfortune, typically involving a significant injury or a steep decline in performance.

From 1955 to 1957, swimmer turned actor Buster Crabbe starred in the TV adventure series Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion (known as Foreign Legionnaire in syndication), co-starring his real-life son Cullen and cowboy sidekick Fuzzy Knight. Production Note: Buster Crabbe originally requested his longtime B-movie Western sidekick, Al "Fuzzy" St. John, for the comic relief role. The producers mistakenly hired Fuzzy Knight instead, believing him to be the "Fuzzy" that Crabbe had requested.

The professional wrestler is best known for being one-half of a tag team in the 1960s known as the Kentuckians, along with Grizzly Smith.

Fun facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Glen Campbell. 

A rundown of some interesting facts about the "Bel Paese" (or "beautiful country").

Legendary double bassist Jane Little held the world record for the longest tenure with a single orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), from 1945 until her death in 2016. 

From the football fields of Kentucky to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in television history, the veteran actor has maintained a career spanning over 60 years. 

The professional wrestler and onetime adult film actress is best known for her stints in the NWA and WCW in the 1980s. 

The renowned clarinetist and bandleader bridged the gap between campus amateurism and professional jazz in a career that spanned half a century. 

The gospel singer, choir director, and minister played a crucial role in bridging traditional congregational gospel with the contemporary choral sounds of the 1970s.

A roundup of fun facts about some popular girl groups from the 1950s and '60s.

The sibling production team were the undisputed kings of Saturday morning TV during the 1970s. Their work is instantly recognizable for its "psychedelic" aesthetics, large-headed puppets, and high-concept fantasy worlds that felt like a "trip" for generations of children.

In the 1920s, Borger, Texas rapidly transformed from a tent city into a lawless, chaotic town of 45,000 residents within months. It was characterized by widespread crime, corruption, prostitution, and violence, leading to a 1929 imposition of martial law by Governor Dan Moody after the murder of a district attorney.

A roundup of fun facts about some classic rock and roll, pop, and soul artists, including Diana Ross, Cher, and the Jackson 5. 

A breakdown of actors who almost starred in the Star Wars saga.

Though often overshadowed today by the Marx Brothers or Laurel and Hardy, the comedy team of Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey were massive box-office draws for RKO Radio Pictures, starring in 21 feature films together between 1929 and 1937 (plus one film for Columbia in 1933).

Widely regarded as the founding father of the late-night talk show format, the media personality's career spanned over half a century. 

The professional wrestler is best known for his appearances in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in the 1990s.

Blending new wave, funk, and pub rock, the Australian rock band (whose name is a phonetic play on "in excess") became one of the hottest acts in the world during the late '80s and early '90s, led by the magnetic and enigmatic frontman Michael Hutchence.

Fun facts about entertainment icons Bing Crosby and Clint Eastwood.

The film producer, distributor, and marketing mastermind played a key role in the popularity of exploitation/drive-in cinema. 

Known for his glamorous, escapist drama, the legendary television producer and writer helped shape American pop culture, and was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific TV producer in history. 

Founded in 1970, Earth Day is the world's largest secular observance, celebrated by over 1 billion people in over 100 countries every year.

The country music/comedy duo, composed of James "Sandy" Pinkard and Richard Bowden, pushed the boundaries of the Nashville establishment, becoming notorious for profanity and adult themes.

A collection of world records for brevity across history, science, and culture.

Known for his avant-garde style, the actor and comedian earned renown for his portrayal of counterculture figures in 1960s comedies.

The prolific TV producer and screenwriter is best known for his contributions to the Western genre, spanning both television and film. 

The WWE Hall of Famer is best known for his Irwin R. Schyster gimmick, becoming a two-time tag team champion with the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. 

The late '90s and early 2000s were a golden era for the R&B girl group, but behind the scenes, the members were embroiled in management disputes and perceived favoritism.

The director and producer of Z-grade Westerns was known for his inept production values, with some critics labeling him as the "worst director" of all time. 

One of the most popular recording artists in America in the early 20th century, the singer and voice actor sold over 300 million records during the phonograph era.

The classic TV series, often called the gold standard for wholesome, nostalgic Americana, was marked by internal friction behind the scenes, from actor feuds to the personal demons of its leading man. 

Described as a watershed moment in the history of advertising, Apple's "1984" commercial aired nationally during Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984. 

A quick rundown of stories of times that someone other than the president's wife has served as First Lady.

One of the icons of indie cinema, the director, producer, and screenwriter's career spanned over 50 years. 

The country fiddler, singer and songwriter is best known for writing "A Satisfied Mind", and spent much of his later career touring with Faron Young. 

Known as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," the TV host, actress, and dancer became a household name for her elegance, charisma, and her signature high-stepping walk onto the stage of the Apollo Theater, and for her long run as co-host of Showtime at the Apollo.