Died 2004

Julia Child exposed a generation of American housewives to the world of fine eating, as well as the rigors and joys of preparing food as an art form.

More than 50 years ago, before Jay Leno left and returned to and left “The Tonight Show” again, Jack Paar stole the spotlight with a controversial incident of his own.

Must-see performances from the late Oscar-nominated actor.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote the 1969 best-seller “On Death and Dying.” The book introduced the world to what’s now commonly known as the “Five Stages of Grief.”

Singer Rick James died 10 years ago Aug. 6, but the song that he’s known best for may never fade. “Super Freak,” released in 1981, was the biggest hit of …

Peter Ustinov loved to make people laugh, using his quick wit, natural storytelling ability and gift for mimicry to good effect during his 60-year career…

Bob Keeshan played Clarabell the Clown on “Howdy Doody” before finding fame as Captain Kangaroo.

It’s been 35 years since Superman hit theaters, and while Christopher Reeve’s performance in Superman was the stuff of legend, it is equaled by Reeve’s offscreen heroics.

Ann Miller was a multi-talented star – she could sing, she could act, she was funny – but all these skills were eclipsed by her magnificent dancing…

The success of “King Kong” made its leading ape and leading lady household names…