The Benny Goodman Story
In 1955 Hollywood produced an important feature film called The Benny Goodman Story to celebrate the life and career of the famous clarinetist and bandleader known in the music world…
The Legendary Lead Belly
The legendary American folk and blues singer, Lead Belly, the master of the 12-string guitar, was the subject of a poignant and highly regarded screen biography in 1976 titled Leadbelly…
Versatility of Robert Culp
Versatile Robert Culp excelled not only as an actor, a leading man in movies and TV series, but also as a writer, as a director, and as a voice over…
Casey Stengel: The Cagey Old Philosopher
From the cagey old philosopher Casey Stengel, once of the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Mets, and as the great manager of the New York Yankees: "Most ball games are lost,…
Defending D.C.: Heather “Lucky” Penney’s Brave Flight
On September 11, 2001, some Americans were called upon to do extraordinary things. As a USAF lieutenant, Heather "Lucky" Penney was one of two F-16 pilots who were ordered into…
A Sky Full of Bravery: Captain Tammy Jo Shults’ Heroic Act
If you don't know her amazing story, you may have missed something in life. "As long as you have altitude and ideas, you're okay. And we had both." Captain Tammy…
Jimmy Stewart’s Journey to Lasting Romance
Jimmy Stewart lived an exemplary life, and was married just once. But not until he was 41. To explain why, he said, "Oh, you just look and look and look…
Roberto Clemente’s Walk-Off Inside-The-Park Grand Slam
Throughout all of baseball history, extending back into the 1800's, there has been one, and only one inside-the-park, walk-off, grand slam home run. Just one. The player who did it:…
An Oscar For Jimmy Stewart
Young Jimmy Stewart liked magic, and he played the accordion growing up in the town of Indiana, PA. He debuted as an actor for a show put on by the…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Inspiring Thoughts
Dr. Maya Angelou always had thoughts to inspire. One example: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
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