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One of TV's longest-running dramatic series, Gunsmoke, which started out as a radio show, ushered in the age of the so-called "adult Western".
The political commentator and former Army nurse made unsuccessful runs for a seat in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Fast facts about Sonny & Cher and Bing Crosby.
On September 8, 1935, Huey Long, the former governor of Louisiana who by then was serving as a U.S. Senator, was fatally shot at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Such debate continues over the politician's murder.
Known for his lounge and bossa nova music, the Brazilian organist and pianist shot to worldwide fame with his instrumental version of the song "Summer Samba".
A tribute to two TV stars from the 1970s, both of whom died in August of 2025. OAD: 9/4/25
Fun facts about one of the most popular double acts in music history. OAD: 9/3/2025
The Hall of Fame horse trainer went from working with quarter horses to achieving over a dozen Breeder's Cup and Triple Crown wins with his thoroughbreds. OAD: September 2, 2025
Fast facts about entertainment legends Bing Crosby and Sir Michael Caine. Original air date: August 29, 2025
The television executive was head of NBC's entertainment division for ten years, and helped make the network number one. Original air date: August 28, 2025
The movie studio executive was one of the founders of Warner Bros., and served as company president until 1956.
A rundown of fast facts about women's rights leaders, from Susan B. Anthony to Dolores Huerta.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and vocal group The Mills Brothers.
The radio program writer, actor, producer and narrator is best known as the creator of Gang Busters, which spawned both movie serial and television series adaptations.
In 1969, Jim Nabors, shortly after ending his hit show Gomer Pyle USMC (spun off from The Andy Griffith Show), was given his own variety series. The Jim Nabors Hour was a ratings hit in its own right but was canceled after two seasons, partly because of the major networks wanting to appeal to younger, more urban audiences.
Since at least the 1990s, pro wrestling veteran Jim Cornette has had a longstanding feud with writer Vince Russo over their vastly different philosophies on the industry.
In August of 1997, a workers' strike led by the Teamsters Union shut down UPS operations for a total of 15 days, which proved to be a victory for the union.
Fun facts about movie legends Bing Crosby and Sean Connery.
Fun facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Jimmy Buffett.
Debuting midseason in January 1963, the television Western series, about a marshal and three deputies patrolling the Dakota Territory during the Gilded Age, was canceled after half a season following public outcry over a violent scene in one episode.
One of the core figures of the '80s wrestling craze, the WWE Hall of Famer accumulated numerous championship titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most recognized pro wrestlers of all time.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and chef-humorist Justin Wilson.
The history of how coffee shops (or cafes, among other terms) came to be.
Fast facts about the longtime ABC News anchor.
The billionaire businessman was the longtime owner, chairman, and CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts from 1997 until his death in 2025.
Fun facts about Bing Crosby and gospel singer J.D. Sumner. Editor's Note: J.D. Sumner became the manager of the Stamps Quartet in 1962, not 1965, the year he left the Blackwood Brothers to focus all his energies on singing with and managing the Stamps.
Known for his so-called "bell cow" running style, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and onetime Super Bowl MVP spent 14 seasons playing fullback.
The labor leader served as president of the Teamsters Union for 13 years, but disappeared in July 1975 and was declared legally dead a few years later.
The actor, musician and poet rose to fame for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, and later went on to star in other TV series, including Malcolm & Eddie and Suits.
A behind-the-scenes history of the movie Back to School (1986) that starred Rodney Dangerfield.
Fun facts about Bing Crosby and folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, also known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Best known for starring in the hit TV series Hogan's Heroes, the actor and radio personality was brutally murdered in 1978, a case that remains unsolved.
The famous family of makeup artists is credited with having introduced the art of makeup to the film industry.
Built in 1895, The Old Camden Post Office, as it's come to be called, is a former post office building located at 133 Washington Street SW in Camden, Arkansas, and now houses a restaurant, Postmasters Grill.
One of the landmarks of Camden, Arkansas, the Events Center at Fairview Park, also known as the Old Fairview Gym, is an award-winning venue that serves both public and private gatherings.
One of the hottest new stars in country music, the onetime bluegrass performer's sound draws heavily on '90s-era artists such as George Strait and Randy Travis.
In 1949, film star William Boyd brought his most famous character, cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy (based on a literary character), to television. The series was initially presented in the form of edited versions of the original films, then as a series of half-hour episodes from 1952 to 1954.
A rundown of unexpected tragedies that occurred during the filming of a movie.
Country music singer Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas was one of the genre's most popular stars from the 1940s until the 1963 plane crash that killed not only Copas but also Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins.
Fun facts about Bing Crosby and country music singer Toby Keith.
A rundown of amazing facts, some little known, about the sport of wrestling.
Considered one of TV's immortals, the media mogul and entrepreneur hosted his own long-running talk show and was the creator of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.
Fast facts about televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and singer-actor Bing Crosby.
Airing for one season from 1958 to 1959, the television western depicted life in 1880s Montana, with stories told from the eyes of a 10-year-old boy.
The country singer-songwriter, born Ernest Keith Smith, has released three albums and has written songs for Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Lane, and Jake Owen, among others.
Fast facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Sir Elton John.
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