Jesse Singer articles

For millions of Americans, George Reeves seemed to have the perfect life. He was television's biggest hero, one of the most recognizable faces in the country, and a man whose future looked brighter than ever. Then, one summer night in 1959, everything changed.

These men starred in hit movies, dominated television, and had enough charm to leave entire generations of women weak in the knees. The funny part? Many Millennial women probably wouldn't recognize half of them. Let's see how many of these former heartthrobs you remember.

For a few years in the late 60s and early 70s, Bobby Sherman was everywhere. He starred on television, sold millions of records, and inspired the kind of fan hysteria usually reserved for the biggest names in entertainment. Then, almost as quickly as he arrived, he was gone.

These songs sold millions of records and dominated radio stations. But while Boomers still know every word, Millennials? Most of them don't even know the songs. Let's see how many of these former chart kings you actually recognize.

Plenty of people know these songs. Millions have sung along to them. But actually understanding them? That's a different challenge entirely. Let's see how many of these famously misunderstood songs you can truly explain.

Most people spend their later years taking it easy. Dick Van Dyke somehow became one of the most energetic 100-year-olds on the planet and still seems to be having more fun than people half his age. Naturally, everyone keeps asking the same question: What's his secret?

For millions of Baby Boomer men, these women were impossible to miss. They starred in the biggest movies, appeared in the most popular television shows, and seemed to be on every magazine cover in America. Some became household names. Others became full-blown cultural phenomena. But as crazy as it sounds, many Millennial men today wouldn't recognize these talented and beautiful actresses by face or by name. Do you?

They smoked on screen, threw punches without CGI, barely smiled, and somehow made every man in America want to walk, talk, and act like them. In the 60s, dads copied their haircuts, their swagger, and even the way they ordered a drink.

Jennifer Love Hewitt seemed to have the perfect Hollywood life. She was talented, successful, and one of the most recognizable young stars of the 90s and 2000s. But fame has a dark side. A side that has destroyed careers, relationships, and lives. Jennifer Love Hewitt knows that better than most.