Peter DiGaudio

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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, Anthony Michael Hall, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Barron, 1983

How Did This John Hughes Short Story Become an All-Time Summer Movie Classic?

Before he was one of the most beloved directors of the ’80s, Hughes was an advertising copywriter who penned short stories on the side.

LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN, Helen Slater, Christian Slater, 1985

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘The Legend of Billie Jean’

The cult classic is most famous for providing Christian Slater with his film debut.

SWING TIME, Ginger Rogers, 1936

The Shocking Story From Ginger Rogers’ Childhood That Almost No One Knows

Plus: more facts about the screen icon for her 114th birthday.

Tom Hanks, Bosom Buddies

Tom Hanks Once Kicked Fonzie in the Face — and 5 Other Things You Didn’t Know About His Career

Before he was an Oscar-winning dramatic actor, he donned a wig for two seasons on ABC.

AIRPLANE!, Julie Hagerty, Robert Hays, 1980,

‘Airplane!” Is 45: Celebrate With the Film’s 6 Most Hilarious Moments

Which line do you still quote the most?

APOLLO 13, Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, 1995,

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Apollo 13’

The Ron Howard classic was released in theaters 30 years ago today.

Psycho Collage

7 Things You Didn’t Know About 1960’s ‘Psycho’

It was the movie that made us all scared to take a shower.

The Apartment Movie collage

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Billy Wilder’s ‘The Apartment’

Do you remember this bizarre love triangle between Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray?

John Wayne graphic

Howdy, Pilgrim! Take the John Wayne Trivia Quiz

How well do you know “The Duke”? Celebrate icon John Wayne’s birthday with this ultimate quiz about his life and career.

American Comedy Awards, Credit: Jaclyn Nash, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

You’ll Never Guess Who Won the Very First American Comedy Award in 1987

Do you remember the awards, which honored the best in comedy TV, film and stand-up, from 1987 to 2001?

Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, Happy Birthday, Mr. President

6 Hilarious Times Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ Was Parodied in Film and TV

On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang her iconic tune to JFK, in advance of his 45th birthday.