1950s

Michael Landon Had Some Strange Jobs Before He Got Famous on ‘Bonanza’ & ‘Little House’
Blanket salesman was one of the star’s unusual gigs.

The Troubled History Between Hank Williams Sr. & the Grand Ole Opry
He was a hit until he got fired.

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?
Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish-Themed Movies All Day Including ‘The Quiet Man’
Check out all the Irish-themed films being played on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

5 Little-Known Facts About John Wayne’s ‘The Quiet Man’
Plus when is it airing in March 2025 for St. Patrick’s Day.

Celebrating Jon Provost! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Lassie’ Star
Did you know he nearly drowned on the set of Lassie, tears up still watching a certain episode and his wife is a famed author?

Jerry Mathers & Remaining ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Cast Are Reuniting at Hollywood Show
Plus Lou Ferrigno, Priscilla Presley and more celebrities return for the June 2025 Hollywood Show in Burbank.

5 Fun Facts About Comedian & ‘White Christmas’ Star Danny Kaye
Kaye died 38 years ago. Do you remember his “The Vessel With the Pestle” routine?

‘Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter’ Premiering on PBS
The new documentary goes behind the scenes to tell the story of the trailblazing political journalist and feminist leader Liz Carpenter, who was the executive assistant to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck
Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

Horror Movies at the Oscars
Historically, horror movies may not have gotten a lot of love from the Academy Awards, but there have been notable occasions when entries in this genre have at least been nominated and even had major wins.

Classic TV Trivia – The Twilight Zone
How well do you remember the beloved TV classic sci-fi show ‘The Twilight Zone?’

Have You Ever Heard of the Juvenile Oscar? All About the Discontinued Award Shirley Temple Once Won
This rare award was only given out a dozen times in Oscar history.

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘As the World Turns’?
Relive the show’s 50+ year story, and look back at its thrilling conclusion.

What Rat Pack Songs Will They Sing on Tonight’s ‘The Masked Singer’?
And which Rat Pack member had his biggest hit singing a song from a children’s movie?

The 1950s Had the Biggest Game Show Scandals of All Time, What Were They?
The biggest cheaters on TV Game Shows like ‘The $64,000 Question’ and ‘Twenty-One’ were not immune to Hollywood scandals.

‘Happy Days’ Writers Pick Their Favorite Stories From ‘50 Years of Happy Days’
Ron Howard wasn’t originally interested in ‘Happy Days.’

8 Fun Facts About ‘Your Show of Shows,’ the ’50s Comedy Variety Show That Gave Us Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks & More
75 years ago, it paved the way for future comedy variety shows.

Classic TV Trivia – Lassie
How well do you remember the beloved classic TV sitcom ‘Lassie?’

8 Things You Might Not Have Known About Sammy Davis Jr.
Once one of the biggest entertainers the star sadly died bankrupt.

Who are the Biggest Oscar Snubs of All Time?
Fun fact: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ was trampled on by ‘Forrest Gump’ in 1995, find out the other biggest snubs in Oscar history!

200-Plus Memorable Movies With Notable Anniversaries in 2025
Here’s an extensive listing of many movies celebrating notable anniversaries in 2025, from Oscar-winning classics like “All About Eve” (75 years) to blockbusters like “Jaws” (50 years) and “Back to the Future” (40 years), and lots more.

Who’s Still Alive From the TV Western ‘Laramie’?
Only a few stars from the beloved Western series are still with us.

5 Things You Never Knew About Sandra Dee
Her son wrote a book about her marriage to Bobby Darin.

5 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin
He was shocked to be recognized for his musical abilities.

4 Things You Never Knew About Smokey Robinson, Plus Tour Dates
He was friends and neighbors with some other very famous musicians when they were kids.

John Wayne Spent His Free Time Doing Wholesome Outdoor Hobbies
He also loved spending time on his boat, the Wild Goose.

Get to Know Fred Rogers from ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
TV turned an aspiring presbyterian minister into every child’s best friend.

FETV Teases New Schedule for March, Featuring ‘Hazel’
Plus a special FRED-a-Thon starring Fred MacMurray.

7 Things You Never Knew About Paul Anka
Did you know he composed one of the most famous TV theme songs of all time?