Mario Lanza: The American Caruso
The tenor and actor Mario Lanza was the subject of a 90-minute PBS documentary made in 1983 called MARIO LANZA: THE AMERICAN CARUSO. It was hosted by Placido Domingo and…
The tenor and actor Mario Lanza was the subject of a 90-minute PBS documentary made in 1983 called MARIO LANZA: THE AMERICAN CARUSO. It was hosted by Placido Domingo and…
The famous 1960's counterculture figure Timothy Leary was an author and clinical psychologist who experienced a controversial tenure at Harvard University. He was often in the news for advocating psychedelic…
David Niven took part in the Allied invasion at Normandy during World War II, though several days after D-Day. He served in a secret reconnaissance and signals unit. Through the years he was often asked for…
This is a remarkable baseball story few know. It was written by one of the game’s serious historians, Gary Livacari, and excerpted here in part: “We’re all familiar with the…
A virtuoso from childhood, Jascha Heifetz was probably the leading violinist of the twentieth century. A contemporary, Fritz Kreisler, had this to say when he saw and heard Heifetz's debut,…
"Win one for the Gipper" was a phrase Ronald Reagan used as a political slogan when he successfully ran for President of the United States in 1980. Why? And what…
On behalf of the Hedy Lamar Estate, CMG Worldwide is pleased to announce the donation of Ms. Lamar’s personal journal to the Smithsonian Institution Archives. Among other inventions and personal…
As a world class drummer, Buddy Rich enjoyed great commercial success. It is surprising that he never learned how to read sheet music! So how did he play? He would…
Baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane is regarded as one of the greatest catchers in the history of the game. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Detroit Tigers…
Today, Tue. March 21 PLUTO TV launches the CBS News See It Now Productions docuseries, "My Road To WOW" - the docuseries is produced by award winning and renowned journalist and TV News Producer…