Judy Garland: The Triple Threat
Judy Garland was unique, with enormous talent and appeal. She was often described as a triple threat, because she excelled at singing, dancing, and acting. In 1998 Carnegie Hall hosted…
Albert Einstein’s Last Words
According to the secretary of Albert Einstein, probably the most influential scientist of all time, his last words were spoken in German, and translated, they mean, "I am at the…
The Prolific Dr. Maya Angelou
The prolific and incredible Dr. Maya Angelou wrote poetry, plays, movies, television shows, and seven autobiographies. Seven. She was presented with dozens of awards, and over 50 honorary degrees!
Jean Harlow — Blonde Bombshell
The original blonde Bombshell (1933) starred, and was Jean Harlow. This film was the genesis of that term. It was a pre-Code, pre-Screwball dazzler in which she satirized her own,…
Joe Louis: A Champion Among Champions
Joe Louis was distinguished for many reasons. As heavyweight boxing champion, he defended his title an incredible 25 times, more than any other champion in any division. Had he not…
Lillian Gish: The Silent Film Icon
Lillian Gish was probably the most important actress of the silent films era, and her career continued for many decades after. She was awarded an Academy Honorary Award in 1971,…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Writing Ritual
Dr. Maya Angelou had an interesting ritual she would engage in when writing, and she was prolific. The ritual included a bottle of sherry, a deck of cards, legal pads,…
Brooks Robinson: The Defensive Genius
There is little dispute that Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles was the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history. Casey Stengel's career spanned practically the…
Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a brilliant black comedy made in 1964 and starring Peter Sellers with George C. Scott. In…
Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert
In 2001 the Library of Congress selected the 1939 documentary film Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically,…
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