Mary Wells, First Lady of Motown

Born 70 years ago this week, Mary Wells helped shape the Motown sound. We remember some of the ways she blazed trails for the other talented women who came after her...

Goodnight, Diane Varsi

Twenty years after her death, we take a look back at the life and career of Diane Varsi, a rebel once touted as "the female Brando" before she walked away from stardom ...

Chuck Connors, Cowboy

Chuck Connors could have stuck with his pro sports career, but we're glad he switched to acting...

Roger Miller, King of the Road

Singer Roger Miller died Oct. 25, 1992. We're remembering him by looking back at some of his greatest country hits...

Peter Allen, Soft-Rock Superman

Twenty years after his death, Peter Allen may not be a household name. But his songs are instantly recognizable to generations of music fans and moviegoers...

Anthony Perkins: American "Psycho"

"Psycho" is a horror classic from beginning to end, thanks in no small part to the critically acclaimed performance of Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates.

Bewitched by Dick York

Dick York, who died 20 years ago today, was once poised for a spectacular career. But then disaster struck.

There He Is, Bert Parks

In the glory days of the Miss America pageant, emcee Bert Parks was as much a part of the event as the more than 50 women who competed for the crown each year...

Grace Hopper, Computer Pioneer

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist.

Happy Holidays, Marlene Dietrich

Born Dec. 27, 1901, Marlene Dietrich was a Christmas-season baby.

Stella Adler: The Method Woman

Despite appearing in only a handful of films, Stella Adler – born on this day in 1901 – became one of the biggest influences on American acting in the 20th century...