The Iconic Legacy of “Macho Man” Randy Savage
"Macho Man" Randy Savage has been described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived." In the 1990's he signed on as spokesman for…
Robert Newton: The Unforgettable Long John Silver
The popular English actor Robert Newton distinguished himself on the stage, but will always be best remembered for his role as the definitive Long John Silver in Walt Disney's vivid…
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 (1932), George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber reteamed. This time they crafted a…
Will Rogers & Man’s Best Friend
Will Rogers was well known for his affection with Man's Best Friend. He once said, "If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go…
Benny Goodman breaking racial barriers
Big band leader and world renowned clarinetist Benny Goodman was the first musician to perform jazz music with an integrated band, and it happened at a concert in Carnegie Hall…
Famous statement of General George S. Patton
Famous statement of General George S. Patton: "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for…
Ty Cobb’s thoughts on Roy Campanella
In 1953 Ty Cobb stated that Roy Campanella would be the most remembered baseball player of the 20th century.
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, the Best Selling Band in the World
From 1939 to 1942 Glenn Miller and His Orchestra was the hottest in person attraction and best selling band in the world (Ray Anthony is the last surviving member of…
J. Robert Oppenheimer Gathered the Best Minds
As the leader of this important project, J. Robert Oppenheimer gathered the best minds in physics to address the problem of creating an atomic bomb in order to have one…
Sally Ride – A Pioneer for Women
Sally Ride was a pioneer. She was part of the initial group of astronauts that included women, she was the first American woman to venture into space on the STS-7…
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