1950s

BONANZA, Michael Landon, 1959-73 (1960 photo)

Michael Landon Had Some Strange Jobs Before He Got Famous on ‘Bonanza’ & ‘Little House’

Blanket salesman was one of the star’s unusual gigs.

Hank Williams performs on KWKH Radio circa 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Troubled History Between Hank Williams Sr. & the Grand Ole Opry

He was a hit until he got fired.

Bugs Bunny, ending of Looney Tunes cartoon with trademark saying, 'That's All Folks!', (date unknown)

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?

Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

St Patricks Day Movie collage

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.

Jon Provost with Lassie custom grapic

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?

Hollywood Show June 2025 celebrity graphic

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.

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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 Life of Liz Carpenter

‘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.

Barbara Stanwyck TCMgraphic

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck

Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

image from the 1992 Oscar ceremony picturing, from left to right, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Jonathan Demme, each holding the Oscar award they won for

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.

Rod Sterling

Classic TV Trivia – The Twilight Zone

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

Shirley Temple with Oscar statue graphic

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.

AS THE WORLD TURNS, (bottom l to r) Julianne Moore, Don McLauchlin, (seated l to r) Don Hastings, Kathryn Hays, (top l to r) Hillary Bailey Smith, Greg Marks, Scott Defreitas, Helen Wagner, (ca. 1987), 1956-2010.

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.

OCEAN'S ELEVEN, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, 1960

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?

1950s Game Show Scandal collage with Twenty-One, Dodo and $64,000 Question

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.

50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic, Henry Winkler, cast of Happy Days

‘Happy Days’ Writers Pick Their Favorite Stories From ‘50 Years of Happy Days’

Ron Howard wasn’t originally interested in ‘Happy Days.’

YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS, Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, 1950-54.

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.

Lassie Classic TV Trivia graphic

Classic TV Trivia – Lassie

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

NBC FOLLIES, Sammy Davis, Jr., 1973.

8 Things You Might Not Have Known About Sammy Davis Jr.

Once one of the biggest entertainers the star sadly died bankrupt.

Oscar Snub collage with Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and Barbra Streisand

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!

black-and-white image from the 1950 movie

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.

LARAMIE, (from left): John Smith, Robert Crawford Jr., Hoagy Carmichael, Robert Fuller, 1959-63.

Who’s Still Alive From the TV Western ‘Laramie’?

Only a few stars from the beloved Western series are still with us.

ROMANOFF AND JULIET, Sandra Dee, 1961

5 Things You Never Knew About Sandra Dee

Her son wrote a book about her marriage to Bobby Darin.

MONTE WALSH, Lee Marvin, 1970.

5 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin

He was shocked to be recognized for his musical abilities.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Smokey Robinson performs onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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 boating graphic

John Wayne Spent His Free Time Doing Wholesome Outdoor Hobbies

He also loved spending time on his boat, the Wild Goose.

Mister Rodgers

Get to Know Fred Rogers from ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’

TV turned an aspiring presbyterian minister into every child’s best friend.

HAZEL, Shirley Booth, 1961-66.

FETV Teases New Schedule for March, Featuring ‘Hazel’

Plus a special FRED-a-Thon starring Fred MacMurray.

Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actor Paul Anka, UK, 28th August 1968

7 Things You Never Knew About Paul Anka

Did you know he composed one of the most famous TV theme songs of all time?