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Herb Pennock & the New York Yankees "Murderers' Row"

Herb Pennock was a member of the immortal New York Yankees “Murderers’ Row,” with Babe...

Jayne Mansfield's Bold Breakthrough

The film Promises! Promises! (1963) received few plaudits from critics, but is noteworthy for the first...

Ruby Dee in It's Good To Be Alive and The Jackie Robinson Story

The dramatic lives and careers of Dodgers stars and Hall of Fame trail blazers Roy Campanella and Jackie...

Hedy Lamarr posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Unrelated to movies, in 2014, the National Inventors Hall of Fame posthumously inducted the actress Hedy...

Rogers Hornsby: Baseball's Right-Handed Maestro

Rogers Hornsby may have been the best right-handed hitter in baseball history. His career batting average...

Thriving with Passion, Compassion, Humor, and Style: Lessons from Dr. Maya Angelou

Imagine the soothing voice of Maya Angelou declaring, “My mission in life is not merely to survive,...

The Iconic Legacy of "Macho Man" Randy Savage

“Macho Man” Randy Savage has been described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as “one of...

Robert Newton: The Unforgettable Long John Silver

The popular English actor Robert Newton distinguished himself on the stage, but will always be best remembered...

Ginger Rogers Vs. Katharine Hepburn in Stage Door

Stage Door was one of the great movies of the 1930’s. Four years after writing Dinner at Eight...

Will Rogers & Man's Best Friend

Will Rogers was well known for his affection with Man’s Best Friend. He once said, “If there...