David Niven & the British Army
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…
Tinker to Evers to Chance
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…
The Leading Violinist of the Twentieth Century
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”
"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…
The donation of Ms. Lamar’s personal journal to the Smithsonian Institution Archives
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…
Buddy Rich: A World Class Drummer
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…
One of the Greatest Catchers in the History of the Game
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…
Pluto TV Launch of WOW DocSeries “My Road To WOW”
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…
Ray Anthony Breaks 100
Big Band leader Ray Anthony has now reached the age of 101. He is finally retired, yet even now he kids his legion of friends to "get out there and…
Shoeless Joe Jackson: The Greatest Hitter
Shoeless Joe Jackson of the Chicago White Sox was a great baseball player. But he was accused of taking part in throwing games during the infamous 1919 World Series. Even…
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