Who Are You Looking At? Ginger Rogers OR Fred Astaire
Said Gene Kelly: "When Ginger Rogers danced with Fred Astaire, it was the only time in the movies when you looked at the man, not the woman." Many would fiercely…
The One and Only Bette Davis
Lines from Bette Davis movies, as only she could deliver them: "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night." -- ALL ABOUT EVE "Oh, Jerry, don't let's…
Bettie Page: An Icon in Her Own Right
In PLAYBOY magazine, Bettie Page was Miss January, 1955. Earlier, the first, ever, Playmate was Marilyn Monroe. These two incredibly gifted, but troubled ladies, never met. Surprisingly, Hugh Hefner never…
If You Like Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show,” Thank Bob Crane
HOGAN'S HEROES remains a huge hit in TV reruns. Bob Crane played Colonel Robert Hogan and was twice nominated for an Emmy Award. But he began his career on New…
Gil Hodges’ Jersey Retirement
With the beloved and admired Gil Hodges at last being enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame on July 24, the Los Angeles Dodgers will retire his number 14 before their…
Joe Louis: Talk Less & Act More
The great heavyweight boxer, Joe Louis, who incredibly reigned as world champion without interruption from 1937-49, was a far cry from more flamboyant fighters like Muhammad Ali. For Joe Louis,…
Brooklyn Dodgers’ Drysdale: Baseball Hall of Famer & MLB All-Star
This summer, baseball's All-Star game finally returns to Los Angeles. Back in 1959 the Los Angeles Dodgers' great side-armed flame thrower, Don Drysdale, won the first All-Star contest to be…
Roberto Clemente: Investment of A Lifetime
Judged as "very good/excellent" by Beckett Grading Services, Roberto Clemente's 1955 Topps rookie baseball card just sold at the Detroit City Sports Memorabilia Auction on Saturday, May 21, for $1,607. And…
Unveiling of the Fergie Jenkins Statue
This past Friday, May 20, the Chicago Cubs bestowed yet another honor upon Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins, with the unveiling of a statue in his likeness. The ceremony…
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