Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

Amazing facts about Bing Crosby and R&B artists from Aretha Franklin to Ray Charles.

A quick rundown of movies that never made it to production.

Known for his long career hosting game shows, the onetime radio disc jockey became one of TV's most recognizable faces. 

Fast facts about entertainment legends George Burns and Bing Crosby.

The Country Music Hall of Famer was one of the biggest crossover stars in the genre's history, selling millions of records and charting dozens of hits. 

Fun facts about the comic actor. 

The weekly podcast, hosted by comedy historians and lifelong friends Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan, highlights a major comedy figure of past and present, ranging from stand-up comics to novelty music acts.

Known for playing the title role in the TV series Dennis the Menace (based on the comic strip), the actor conquered personal demons that haunted him for much of his life.

One of the first major jazz figures whose base of operations was outside the U.S., the guitarist and composer helped create what's come to be called Gypsy jazz.

The sportscaster and former Top 40 radio disk jockey is perhaps best known for his long association with the University of Maryland's football and basketball teams. 

On April 14, 1865, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and died from his wounds the following day. 

The baseball player turned executive is most famous for his long association with the Dodgers, first for his brief playing days in Brooklyn and later as a general manager for the team, a position that lasted 19 years. 

The broadcast journalist is best known as the founding anchor of Nightline, from its inception in 1980 until his departure in 2005. 

A rundown of some vintage baseball slang from the late 19th century. 

The rockabilly guitarist and singer brought a unique and driving style to Sun Records, the label that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others. 

The political commentator, sports journalist, and writer is co-host of radio's The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show and the former host of Outkick the Coverage on Fox Sports Radio. 

The political commentator and strategist was an original co-host of the Fox News program The Five, and long before that, worked in the State Department during the Carter administration.  

The comedic actress, whose career spanned vaudeville, film, radio and television, starred in her own sitcom, I Married Joan, in the 1950s, but on the set, she developed a reputation for being very difficult to work with. She and her co-star Jim Backus reportedly hated each other during their time working together. 

The pro boxer turned entrepreneur was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, and later became the namesake of the George Foreman Grill.

A rundown of some African American pioneers in history 

The film producer and cinema chain owner helped finance over 300 movies and gave directors such as Burt Kennedy and Samuel Fuller their starts. 

Known as "The King of Jazz", the bandleader, composer, and violinist led one of the most popular dance orchestras of the 1920s and early 1930s.

Considered the first major TV star, the entertainer's eight-decade career spanned not only television but also films, radio, and the stage. 

The fashion model turned entrepreneur is one of the richest women in the world, with over a billion dollars in retail sales as of 2021. 

The rapper-singer-actress, born Dana Owens, has opened doors for women in the area of hip-hop music.

Fast facts about Bing Crosby and influential rock group The Band. 

Known for her raspy voice, youthful looks, and hippie persona, the singer-songwriter is best known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.

The veteran actor is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. 

The onetime Miss America has had a successful career as a singer, actress, model, producer and dancer. 

Known for his booming delivery, the actor and announcer's career encompassed radio, TV, and film. 

Hailed as one of the most influential music groups of all time, The Band blended rock music with folk, country, jazz, R&B, and Americana, and influenced countless bands, songwriters and performers.

Consisting of Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz, the comedy duo garnered worldwide fame in the 1990s, starring in their own television sitcom and later hosting a daytime talk show. 

Known for portraying elderly characters, the TV and film actor appeared in over 150 productions. 

The voiceover artist was best known for recording thousands of movie trailers, though he also did TV commercials, video game trailers, and station identifications, among others. 

After his death in 1955, actor and comedian Shemp Howard, best known as a charter member of what would become the Three Stooges, was for years the subject of fabrications perpetuated by younger brother and fellow Stooge Moe Howard in the latter's autobiography (which was published after Moe's death). Those myths have since been debunked by Burt Kearns, author of the book SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges'  Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy. 

The three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and Basketball Hall of Famer is currently head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, having previously had stints with the Universities of Massachusetts, Memphis, and Kentucky, and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. 

Fast facts about women's rights icon Susan B. Anthony, plus a brief history of International Women's Day. 

The actress and comedienne became known for her almost seven decade career in television. 

The musician-singer-songwriter, who plays fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar, is a four-time CMA Musician of the Year (the first woman to win the award) and a two-time ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year. 

The minister, speaker, and podcaster is the author of several New York Times bestsellers. 

A member of country music's legendary Carter Family, the singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy winner was the second wife of country icon Johnny Cash. 

In a career that spanned nearly 50 years, the country music singer, known as "The Man in Black" for his all-black stage attire, was one of the genre's most influential figures, selling over a million records. 

The TV host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister is best known as the host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran on public television for over 30 years. 

The professional wrestler, wrestling trainer and promoter was the founder of Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), which became one of the most popular promotions of wrestling's territorial era. 

The country music singer gained popularity in the 1950s and '60s, charting several hit singles.

Fast facts about Bing Crosby and his actor son, Gary Crosby, who wrote a highly critical memoir about his father in 1983. 

First published in 1925, The New Yorker magazine is known for its reporting, humor, and cartoons. 

The TV and radio personality is best known for hosting Tomorrow on NBC and The Late Late Show on CBS. 

The professional wrestler, born Edward Wiskoski, is best known for his tenure in the American Wrestling Association, where he took on the gimmick of a South African mercenary. 

The NASCAR Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest racing drivers of all time and employed an aggressive driving style that earned him the nickname "The Intimidator". 

The pop star turned politician went from making up one half of Sonny & Cher to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he held until his death in 1998.