Miles Brucker articles

Jack Klugman built a career on his unmistakable presence and voice. Millions of viewers knew him as Oscar Madison on The Odd Couple and later as the determined Dr. Quincy on Quincy, M.E.. His voice helped turn ordinary characters into memorable television icons.

Ralph Waite became famous as John Walton Sr., the steady father at the center of The Waltons. Yet acting was not the career he planned as a young man. Before television made him familiar to millions, Waite had already lived several very different lives.

In his tragically short but illustrious career, John Cazale became a propelling inspiration for not one, but two of Hollywood’s hottest stars of all time.

Before streaming, before even cable TV, there wasn't as much TV on the airwaves, and for decades, the Variety Show was king. Some music, some comedy, and everything in between, all packed into an hour. Millions of Americans used to tune into these shows every single week—and now millions more Americans will probably never even know they existed. Unless someone brings them back for the modern era?

Dubbed the most beautiful woman of the silent screen era, Corinne Griffith's glamorous life was filled with wealth, husbands, and bizarre lies—some for profit, some for fun, and some just plain weird.

Lou Reed is one of the most influential musicians of all time. Known for his transgressive lyrics and experimental songwriting, Reed’s artistic reputation propped up a life of darkness, debauchery, and depression.

John Schneider became a household name when he landed the role of Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard in 1979. Schneider was only 18 years old when the series debuted, which made his sudden fame even more overwhelming.

Keanu Reeves is an enigma, but he's got his reasons. Although he's faced abandonment, loss, betrayal, and ridicule, like John Wick, he just keeps moving forward.

Mansions in Malibu don't pay for themselves. Behind every legendary guitar solo and stadium anthem sits a financial portfolio that might surprise you. After all, these remarkable performers built empires beyond their chart-topping hits.