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    TV Thursday: Loretta Swit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 3:54


    The TV and stage actress is best known for her role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H. 

    Who's on First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:06


    The comedy routine, centering around baseball, was made famous by comedy duo Abbott and Costello, and has been described as a landmark in the history of comedy. 

    Al Adamson: King of Schlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:28


    Known for his low-budget horror and exploitation films, the filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor was brutally murdered in 1995, just as he was planning to make a comeback. 

    William Castle: Guru of Gimmicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:20


    The director of horror films was known for using gimmicks in an attempt to lure moviegoers.

    Jim Nabors: More Than Just Gomer Pyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 4:58


    The TV actor, singer, and comedian is perhaps widely known for his signature character Gomer Pyle. 

    William Stuart-Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 4:19


    The British-American entrepreneur and World War II veteran was the half-nephew of Adolf Hitler. 

    Moon Township, Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 3:56


    Located along the Ohio River and 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Moon Township, Pennsylvania is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and is home to Pittsburgh International Airport. 

    Earl Hines: Jazz Piano Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:44


    The pianist and bandleader was an influential figure in the development of the piano as a jazz instrument. 

    TV Thursday: Gomer Pyle – USMC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:36


    Airing from 1964 to 1969, the television sitcom was spun off from The Andy Griffith Show and became a major hit in its own right. 

    Crosby and Berlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:15


    Fast facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Irving Berlin, who collaborated with Crosby extensively. 

    It Pays to Be Ignorant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 2:53


    The radio comedy quiz show, which spoofed more serious panel series such as Quiz Kids and Information Please, maintained its popularity during a nine-year run on three networks, and later segued into television. 

    Bing Kicks Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 2:41


    Fun facts about singer Bing Crosby and Danny Davis & The Nashville Brass.

    TV Thursday: Taylor Sheridan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:58


    The co-creator of the hit TV series Yellowstone has had success as a producer, director, writer, and actor.

    Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:14


    During an almost eight-decade career in nearly every facet of show business, the comedian, actor and entertainer was adored by millions around the world.

    Yma Sumac: The Peruvian Songbird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:13


    Known for her powerful and spellbinding soprano voice, the Peruvian-born singer sold over 40 million records and is considered a pioneer in world music. 

    Artie Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 4:29


    One of the biggest stars of the swing era, the jazz clarinetist, composer, and bandleader scored dozens of hit records and was an early proponent of what came to be called Third Stream music, the blending of jazz with classical sounds. 

    TV Thursday: The Tonight Show (Johnny Carson version)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 4:58


    From 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson was at the helm of NBC's The Tonight Show. This incarnation is widely considered the most popular in the entire history of the franchise.Editor's note: Toward the end of this segment, I said that Johnny Carson ascended the late-night throne when he retired in 1992. The correct word is descended.

    Fountain of Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 3:27


    In mythology, a fountain of youth guarantees eternal youth to anyone who drinks from it. While there is no actual fountain of youth, there have been various ways in reversing the aging process. 

    Jimmy The Greek

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:43


    Sports commentator and bookmaker Jimmy Snyder, better known as Jimmy the Greek, earned renown for predicting scores of NFL games on television, but his career soon ended following racial remarks. 

    The Last Years of Larry Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 3:12


    In the early 1970s, Larry Fine, best known as the "Middle Stooge" in The Three Stooges, was disabled by a stroke that forced him to retire from performing. He spent the last few years of his life at the Motion Picture Country House in Woodland Hiils, California, and supposedly wrote a memoir called Stroke of Luck, which was eventually published by another man. 

    Billy Martin: Baseball's Flawed Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 3:17


    The baseball player turned manager is perhaps best known for his stint with the New York Yankees, first as a second baseman and later managing the team a record five times.

    TV Thursday: Food Lion vs. Primetime Live

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 1:37


    In November 1992, the ABC newsmagazine Primetime Live aired a story revealing unsanitary food handling practices at Food Lion stores, which led to a major legal battle between the grocery chain and ABC, ultimately resulting in a ruling that the network could be held liable for trespass and breach of loyalty. 

    James Garner: Hollywood Maverick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 4:51


    The actor and producer starred in several successful TV series and movies, often cast as good-hearted, charming, and amiable characters.

    Things You Didn't Know About Muhammad Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 2:28


    Tony Hawk: Birdman of Skateboarding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 3:55


    The skateboarder and entrepreneur, nicknamed "Birdman", completed the first recorded "900" aerial spin in 1999. 

    Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-List

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 3:47


    In a career that has spanned over 40 years, the comedian-actress has headlined dozens of TV comedy specials and released multiple albums, though her career took a nosedive following her shocking depiction of Donald Trump on social media. 

    TV Thursday: Will Hutchins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 4:57


    The onetime Warner Bros. contract player is most noted for playing the title role in the TV western series Sugarfoot. 

    Moe Howard: The Boss Stooge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:59


    The comedian and actor is best known as the onscreen leader of the Three Stooges. 

    John: A Force to Be Reckoned With

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:16


    Considered one of the greatest drag racers of all time, John Force is the patriarch of what's come to be called "The First Family of Drag Racing". 

    Ricardo Montalbán: Breaking Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 4:58


    Throughout a seven-decade career, the film and TV actor became known for his performances in several genres, and campaigned against the stereotyping of Latinos. 

    TV Thursday: Jodi Applegate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 3:23


    The award-winning journalist has served as an anchorwoman at local stations as well as nationally for MSNBC and NBC News, where she co-hosted Weekend Today and Later Today, both extensions of the network's Today show franchise. 

    Johnny Horton: The Original Honky Tonk Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 4:07


    In a career that was cut short by death, the country and rockabilly singer became known for his historical ballads, such as his 1959 classic, the Grammy Award-winning "The Battle of New Orleans".

    R&Bing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 3:15


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

    Not Coming to a Theater Near You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 1:52


    TV Thursday: Wink Martindale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 4:59


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

    Burns and Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 2:11


    Fast facts about entertainment legends George Burns and Bing Crosby.

    Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:59


    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. 

    Charlie Chaplin Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 2:19


    Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 3:13


    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.

    Jay North: From Troubled Child Star to TV Icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:00


    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.

    Django Reinhardt: Guitar Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 4:58


    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.

    Johnny Holliday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 4:34


    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. 

    The Day Lincoln Was Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 4:36


    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. 

    Al Campanis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 4:43


    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. 

    TV Thursday: Ted Koppel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:46


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

    Baseball Slang from the Late 1800s

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 2:29


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

    Sonny Burgess: The Arkansas Wild Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 3:51


    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. 

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