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Bob Uecker, on the microphone at baseball field, July 25, 1987

6 Things You Never Knew About Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker

The voice of the Milwaukee Brewers died on Jan. 16, 2025. Do you remember when he starred on an ’80s television show?

3 Romeos, including Leo Dicaprio and Gnomeo

Ranking the 8 Best Romeo & Romeo-Inspired Performances

Here’s our ranking of the Romeos, in all their many forms.

THE LITTLE RASCALS/OUR GANG COMEDIES, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, late 1930's.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50

A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

Herbie J Pilato Holiday book event

Herbie J Pilato’s Christmas TV Memories Live Events With the Stars Rocked L.A. & Orange County

Barry Williamson, Tiny Cole, Stanley Livingston and more classic stars attended the book events to share their Christmas memories.

TRUE GRIT, from left: Kim Darby, John Wayne, 1969

Cowboys & Outlaws: 6 Books to Read Your Way Across the American West

Check out this list of some of the most memorable fictional cowboys and outlaws of the 20th century.

GIANT, top from left: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, bottom from left: Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean on 1971 Japanese poster art, 1956.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book

New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

THE GREEN MILE, Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, 1999.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Stephen King’s ‘The Green Mile’

In honor of the 25th Anniversary we dug up some fun facts about the Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan flick.

Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Dolly Parton at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

Country Music Icons Merle Haggard & George Jones Helped Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood Get Engaged

He detailed the sweet story in his new book.

<> at SAG Foundation Actors Center on February 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Why Did He Wear That White Hat? New Norman Lear Biography Reveals Real Story Behind His Sitcoms

Author Tripp Whetsell’s new book, ‘Norman Lear: His Life & Times,’ sheds light on the TV pioneer’s legacy.

'Twas Night Before Christmas

Celebrate 50 Years of Rankin/Bass’ ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ With New Book

The holiday special is a very beloved classic with a magical soundtrack.

Year Without Santa Claus Collage

Beloved Rankin/Bass Classic ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ Turns 50

Did you know this Christmas classic was originally based on a children’s storybook?

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE, (from left): John Belushi, Tim Matheson on-set, 1978

‘Animal House’ Star Tim Matheson Talks Costar John Belushi’s Drug Addiction

The image he had of Belushi before they began working together turned out to be incorrect.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo appear at the Seventh Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert for God’s Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 09, 2023 in New York City.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to Publish Kids Book in 2025

The longtime couple recently penned a children’s book titled ‘My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!’

DETROIT - MAY 9: (L-R) Dutch-American lead guitarist and songwriter Eddie Van Halen and American rock vocalist, songwriter and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar, of the hard rock band Van Halen, backstage during their

Sammy Hagar Talks Alex Van Halen, New Las Vegas Show & Tribute Song About Eddie

Things are still not good between Alex and Sammy as he sets new residency.

THE FRANK SINATRA SHOW, from left: Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, 'Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank', (Season 1, ep. 110, aired December 20, 1957), 1957-60.

A Gifted Variety Pack: A Look Back at TV’s Classic Christmas Variety Specials

Do you remember gathering around the TV with family to watch these classic holiday variety shows?

SONNY AND CHER COMEDY HOUR. Farrah Fawcett, Sonny Bono, and Cher. Image dated 1972

Farrah Fawcett Wanted to Live With Cher During Her Final Days. Here’s Why She Didn’t.

In her new memoir, Cher says the plans were thwarted by someone else in Fawcett’s life.

Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra on television's FORD STARTIME, 1959

Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin Got into a Fight That Almost Turned Deadly

No one knows exactly what happened that night.

Herbie J Pilato Christmas TV Movies book cover

New Christmas TV Book Celebrates ‘Rudolph’s’ 60th, Classic Holiday Specials & More!

The book features foreword by Marlo Thomas.

THE SUSAN POWTER SHOW, Susan Powter, 1994.

Whatever Happened to ’90s Fitness Icon Susan Powter of ‘Stop the Insanity!’?

Do you remember ‘Stop the Insanity!’?

Bronze Fonz statue and Henry Winkler Happy Days collage

Henry Winkler Visits His Own Fonz Statue Ahead of 79th Birthday

Winkler talks about what it was like to be the Fonz … and beyond.

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

‘Dracula’ Star Bela Lugosi ‘Deliberately Exaggerated’ His Drug Addiction

His fourth wife set the record straight.

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Actress Shirley MacLaine participates in a press conference for the film

6 Things About Shirley MacLaine Ahead of New Memoir

She has seen UFOs?!

American actor Al Pacino, UK, 25th March 1974. He starred in the film 'The Godfather Part II' that year

Al Pacino Opens Up About His Mother Who Died From Overdose When He Was 22

She never got to see the fame he achieved.

THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET, from left: Ricky Nelson, David Nelson, Eilene Janssen, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Don DeFore, (1952), 1952-1966

Why This ‘The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet’ Star Left at the Height of the Show’s Fame

His career then took an unexpected turn.

DR. NO, Sean Connery, 1962, gun, James Bond

Sean Connery, the First Big Screen Bond, Was Beloved Behind the Scenes 

Shelly Winters and BarBara Luna have fond Bond memories of the late Sean Connery.

CARRIE, from left: Sissy Spacek, William Katt, 1976 CARI 002 OS(17165)

How Brian De Palma Picked Sissy Spacek For ‘Carrie’

She almost didn’t audition!

Bob Denver and his wife circa 1981 in Los Angeles, California

Bob Denver’s Widow Dreama Attends Mayberry Days to Celebrate ‘Gilligan’s Island’ 60th Anniversary

Dreama Denver is showcasing her new book about her life with Bob.

GOOSEBUMPS, author R.L. Stine, 'The Haunted Mask', (Season 1, episodes 101 and 102, aired October 27, 1995), backstage, 1995-1998

Best Nostalgic Episodes From the Original 1990s ‘Goosebumps’ Series

Remember the spooky kid-friendly series ‘Goosebumps,’ based on the popular 1990s book series? Plus news on the Disney reboot.

GILMORE GIRLS, Kelly Bishop, (Season 1), 2000-2007,

Kelly Bishop Takes Us Behind the Scenes Of ‘Gilmore Girls’ in New Memoir

Kelly Bishop is most well-known for playing the complex, high-society matriarch Emily Gilmore on the hit show ‘Gilmore Girls.’

Musician Alex Van Halen arrives at the 2015 MOCA Gala presented by Louis Vuitton at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA on May 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California

Want to See Alex Van Halen Live on His Book Tour? Here’s How

The book covers life with his brother and bandmate, Eddie Van Halen.