Peter Kinney articles

Betty Grable, ca. 1950s
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August 6, 2026 Peter Kinney

Betty Grable’s sly smile turned toward the camera is one of the most iconic images in history—but she was so much more than just a pin-up queen.

Betty Grable’s sly smile turned toward the camera is one of the most iconic images in history. As the pin-up queen of the world, Grable lived a scandalous life that's the stuff of Hollywood movies. While her girl-next-door image has endured through the 21st century, the reality of her dark, dramatic life was anything but ideal.
Screenshot of Bryan Cranston as Walter White in Breaking Bad
August 4, 2026 Peter Kinney

TV Characters Fans Loved Despite Being Objectively Terrible People

Discover the TV characters fans loved despite their terrible actions, from Walter White and Tony Soprano to Dexter, Villanelle, and Cersei Lannister, and why audiences could never stop rooting for them.
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July 30, 2026 Peter Kinney

Christopher George rode The Rat Patrol to fame, but he couldn’t escape the injuries he suffered on set.

Christopher George played his role on The Rat Patrol with abandon, but suffered a devastating accident on set.
American actor Tab Hunter, circa 1960
July 28, 2026 Peter Kinney

Why Hollywood Betrayed Tab Hunter To Protect Rock Hudson's Image

Discover how Tab Hunter claimed Hollywood sacrificed his career to protect Rock Hudson's image, revealing Henry Willson's alleged betrayal, the Confidential scandal, and the hidden realities of 1950s stardom.
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July 27, 2026 Peter Kinney

Actors Who Got Their Start On Daytime Soap Operas

Daytime soap operas were some of America's longest running TV shows, and a great place for young actors to gain valuable experience.
American actor Rock Hudson, 1956
July 27, 2026 Peter Kinney

How Mcmillan & Wife Made Rock Hudson A Television Favorite After Movie Stardom

Discover how McMillan & Wife helped Rock Hudson reinvent his career, transitioning from Hollywood movie star to beloved television icon through charm, mystery, and one of the 1970s' most successful detective series.
FILE: Robin Williams Checks In To Rehab For Alcoholism
July 23, 2026 Peter Kinney

Robin Williams’ turn as the Genie in Aladdin became one of his most beloved roles, but it also sparked a brutal feud with Disney.

When Disney’s Aladdin arrived in 1992, audiences quickly fell for its fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie. Robin Williams filled the character with impressions, emotional warmth, and the rapid-fire humor that had made him famous. The performance became an essential part of the movie’s identity, but the partnership behind it ended in an unusually public fight.
Barbara Rush smiling wearing colorful dress circa 1965
July 23, 2026 Peter Kinney

Why Barbara Rush Quietly Became One Of Hollywood's Most Dependable Leading Ladies

Discover how Barbara Rush built a remarkable career through classic films, television hits, and unforgettable performances, becoming one of Hollywood's most dependable leading ladies across more than five decades.
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July 15, 2026 Peter Kinney

Larry Fine And The Legend Of The Third Stooge

Larry Fine found success as a member of the Three Stooges, but his final years brought heartache.


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