Frankie Avalon

Surf Rock Album collage

Before the Beach Boys, These Music Titans Defined Surf Rock

Do you remember these early pioneers of surf music?

Kathy Garver with her latest book in 2026

‘Family Affair’s Kathy Garver Reveals Love Stories of Classic TV’s Biggest Stars

The actress-turned-author shares Hollywood’s most endearing love stories.

Grease Summer Blockbuster

7 Fun Facts About the 1978 Summer Blockbuster Musical ‘Grease’

Did you know Elvis was offered the role of Teen Angel?

Frankie Avalon, Teen Angel, Grease

Why Frankie Avalon Didn’t Want to Star in ‘Grease’ & His New Release of ‘Beauty School Dropout’ (Exclusive)

“I felt really uneasy, and I yelled, ‘Cut! I can’t do this, Randal.’”

Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon with surfboard collage

‘Beach Blanket Bingo’ Turns 60! Here’s Where to Watch Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello’s Best Movies

Did you know that Frankie wasn’t the studio’s first choice for the role?

Teen Life 1960s Collage

Teen Life In the 1960s: From Conservative To Groovy by Decade’s End

Universal monster mania, beach films and Beatlemania defined the first half of the 1960s … but as the decade went on, everything changed.

Image from a 1955 Christmas episode of the sitcom

We Wish You a Carney Christmas

Enjoy Art Carney’s appearances in Christmas-themed TV shows, films, and songs, including The Honeymooners, The Twilight Zone, The Night They Saved Christmas and more.

Frankie Avalon now and then

Teen Idol Frankie Avalon Celebrates Another Year Around the Sun

The ‘Venus’ singer turns 84 today and still looks great!

SUMMER RENTAL, John Candy, 1985.

The Best Classic Hits of Summer Cinema

Get some popcorn and settle in with some of these summer themed movies.