History

The Long History of ‘The Tonight Show’ and Its Hosts
It premiered today, 69 years ago!

Rare and Exclusive Interview with Writer/Producer of ‘The Brady Bunch,’ ‘Gilligan’s Island’ & More: Lloyd Schwartz
Lloyd Schwartz and his father were instrumental to the success of some of your favorite nostalgic shows.

Johnson & Johnson Changing Its Logo for the First Time in Over 130 Years
For the first time in over a century, the logo is getting a refresh.

City Council Votes to Save Marilyn Monroe’s House From Being Demolished
The icon lived there for just six months.

‘M*A*S*H’ Stars Remember the 1980 SAG-AFTRA Strike
The popular stars were often seen on the picket lines.

A Milkman? A Billy Boy? Other Odd Jobs That Don’t Exist Anymore in Honor of Labor Day
Wow, I’ve never heard of some of these!

Remembering the Life and Career of J.R.R. Tolkien
He passed away 50 years ago on September 2, 1973.

Light up a Campfire & Learn the History of Delicious S’mores
They have been around a loooong time!

Betty Boop Made Her Debut On This Day in 1930
Revisit the history of the famous and darling Betty Boop.

The Home of the Whopper Turns 70!
Take a look back at the history of Burger King, and find out its plan to make a return to the top of the burger chain charts.

Bob Hope: A Long & Storied Career With the USO
Remembering Bob Hope on the anniversary of his death and his massive support for the USO during wartimes.

Super Explosively Hot Bikini Photos From 1946!
See the human and environmental disaster that inspired the sexy swimsuit!

‘Haunted Mansion’ Rides Into Theaters Again
As ‘Haunted Mansion’ hits theaters this weekend, let’s take a look back at the ride that started it all.

These Celebrities Were in Dangerous Cults
Joaquin and River Phoenix, Glenn Close and more were lucky to get away when they did.

‘Atlantis’ Landed 12 Years Ago: Where Are the Space Shuttles Now?
Where you can visit space shuttles Atlantis, Endeavour, Discovery and Enterprise.

First Moonwalk Was Giant Achievement For Mankind & One Giant Audience For TV
Whether you watched the first moonwalk live or weren’t alive yet it surely was a spectacle in 1969.

Why Disneyland’s Opening Day was Called “Black Sunday”
Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955.

As Charles Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten Released from Prison, Here’s Some Odd Pop Culture Manson References
Hollywood loves to talk about him.

Do You Know Hollywood’s Most Iconic Scream?
The iconic Wilhelm Scream that is featured in hundreds of movies is in the news again after the original tape was re-discovered.

America Has Been Eating Spam Since 1937
It’s not ham its Spam and you either love it or you hate it.

The History and Folklore of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Learn more about the tale of Paul Bunyan.

‘Stranger Things’ Boosted Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ So Much It Made History
The UK singer made history in several ways with her ’80s hit.

The Book ‘Curepedia: An A-Z of The Cure’ Is Coming Soon
A new book is coming out about the history and legacy of The Cure plus our favorite songs!

The Hollywood Sign is 100: Learn its Bizarre History
The Hollywood sign has been a staple of Hollywood culture for 100 years.

Rock Hudson’s Secret Life Explored in New Documentary
Learn more about the true personal life of the late actor Rock Hudson in this new documentary.

CBS Radio’s June 6, 1944 Broadcasts Offer a Fascinating Perspective on D-Day
Relive what radio listeners on the home front were hearing from early June 6 to early June 7, 1944, as news of the D-Day invasion began coming in.