Herb Pennock & the New York Yankees “Murderers’ Row”
Herb Pennock was a member of the immortal New York Yankees "Murderers' Row," with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. But he wasn't a hitter, he was a pitcher. In World…
Jayne Mansfield’s Bold Breakthrough
The film Promises! Promises! (1963) received few plaudits from critics, but is noteworthy for the first mainstream and well-known American actress, Jayne Mansfield, appearing topless in a motion picture. She…
Ruby Dee in It’s Good To Be Alive and The Jackie Robinson Story
The dramatic lives and careers of Dodgers stars and Hall of Fame trail blazers Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson have both been portrayed in motion pictures, including It's Good to…
Hedy Lamarr posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Unrelated to movies, in 2014, the National Inventors Hall of Fame posthumously inducted the actress Hedy Lamarr for her numerous achievements in this field. It was one of many honors…
Rogers Hornsby: Baseball’s Right-Handed Maestro
Rogers Hornsby may have been the best right-handed hitter in baseball history. His career batting average was an astonishing 358. He won seven batting titles! The story goes that to…
Thriving with Passion, Compassion, Humor, and Style: Lessons from Dr. Maya Angelou
Imagine the soothing voice of Maya Angelou declaring, "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some…
The Iconic Legacy of “Macho Man” Randy Savage
"Macho Man" Randy Savage has been described by sportswriter Bill Simmons as "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived." In the 1990's he signed on as spokesman for…
Robert Newton: The Unforgettable Long John Silver
The popular English actor Robert Newton distinguished himself on the stage, but will always be best remembered for his role as the definitive Long John Silver in Walt Disney's vivid…
Ginger Rogers Vs. Katharine Hepburn in Stage Door
Stage Door was one of the great movies of the 1930's. Four years after writing Dinner at Eight (1932), George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber reteamed. This time they crafted a…
Will Rogers & Man’s Best Friend
Will Rogers was well known for his affection with Man's Best Friend. He once said, "If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go…
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