J.D. Blackwell articles

Apparently, one can be a Beatles fan or a Rolling Stones fan, but not both. One thing is for sure: it is impossible to turn a deaf ear to the phenomenon that was The Beatles. The Fab Four broke countless records, altered fashion and hairstyles, and even instigated the concept of a boy band. But with all their fame, there also came conflict, betrayal, and a bitter end to The Beatles. But it didn’t stop there.

Explore how June Lockhart became television’s trusted mother figure, bringing warmth, strength, and credibility to two classic shows, Lassie and Lost in Space, across different worlds and generations of viewers.

Revisit forgotten 1990s teen shows every millennial watched, from Clarissa Explains It All and Breaker High to My So-Called Life, Animorphs, and other nostalgic favorites worth rediscovering today.

Discover what happened to Cheers cast members Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer, and others after the beloved sitcom ended, including career triumphs, reunions, and heartbreaking losses afterward.

Discover how Remington Steele reinvented the TV detective series with its groundbreaking premise, Pierce Brosnan's breakout role, Laura Holt's hidden brilliance, and the lasting influence it had on television mysteries.

Humphrey Bogart once claimed that Gina Lollobrigida made “Marilyn Monroe look like Shirley Temple". Somehow, this Italian legend’s life was even crazier than that, with legendary suitors, endless lawsuits, rivalries, battles with tycoons, political ambitions, boy toys, rivalries, and so much more.

What happened to the cast of MASH* after the series ended? Discover their careers, personal lives, major achievements, reunions, and lasting legacies after television's beloved classic came to a close

Rock and roll has always had a rebellious heart, but classic rockstar Jim Morrison was one of the first to push the limits of what audiences would tolerate—and he did it over and over again until his flame burned out bright.

Dan Blocker helped make Bonanza one of TV's most popular shows, but when he died, the show never recovered.