From prankster to first in his class…
Born 1908
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Before comedy pioneers Joan Rivers, Carol Burnette, and Lily Tomlin helped disprove the notion that women couldn’t be funny, another woman was cracking up audiences decades earlier: Imogene Coca.
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Almost 50 years after his death in April 1965, Edward R. Murrow’s name is synonymous with courageous reporting.
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The trifecta of Don Ameche’s dapper good looks –– including his trademark skinny mustache –– his velvety voice and all-round likeability led him to an almost 60-year career…
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In the 1930s, movies were a favorite escape from life’s trials and tribulations. Most popular were screwball comedies, and one of the queens of the genre was Carole Lombard…
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In the 1940s, no self-respecting jukebox would have been complete without at least a few records by Louis Jordan…
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Buddy Ebsen became famous as an actor, but his first love was dancing.
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Over the years, dozens of Louis L’Amour’s novels and stories have made it to screens both big and small…
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One hundred and five years ago, a voice was born … or was it a thousand voices?
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Born 105 years ago today, Eve Arden may have been our all-time favorite teacher.
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