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July 15, 2026 Peter Kinney

Gene Wilder had audiences in stitches in every film he made—but behind his crazy hair and impish grin was a life that brought more tears than laughs.

Gene Wilder once said, “I’d be insane to lose my insanity”. And he was right. Best known for his role as Willy Wonka in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wilder left audiences in stitches. But lurking behind his crazy hair and impish grin was a life that brought more tears than laughs.
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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July 15, 2026 Peter Kinney

The Hardest TV Trivia Quiz For Fans Of 1970s Sitcoms—How Many Can You Answer?

Test your memory with the hardest 1970s sitcom trivia quiz. From M*A*S*H* and Taxi to Happy Days and WKRP, see how many classic TV questions you can answer correctly.
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July 14, 2026 Peter Kinney

Bands From The 1960s That No One Remembers—Seriously, Do You Remember Even 5 Of These Groups?

The 1960s produced some of the most famous bands in music history. But for every legendary group that became a household name, dozens of others slowly faded into obscurity.
Screenshot of actor Lee Majors as Roy Tate in The Men From Shiloh (1971)
July 14, 2026 Peter Kinney

How The Virginian helped launch Lee Majors years before The Six Million Dollar Man

Discover how The Virginian helped launch Lee Majors' career, from his memorable role as Roy Tate to becoming TV legend Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man and beyond.
July 10, 2026 Peter Kinney

Actors Who Reinvented Themselves After Hollywood Wrote Them Off

A select few actors refused to disappear after flops, scandals, or years on the outside looking in.
Percussionist Mickey Finn (1947 - 2003) and singer Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) of T-Rex pose in 1972
July 8, 2026 Peter Kinney

The Glam Rock Icons Who Turned The 1970s Into A Spectacle

Discover the glam rock icons who transformed the 1970s with glitter, groundbreaking music, and unforgettable performances, from David Bowie and T. Rex to Queen, Suzi Quatro, Slade, and more.
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June 30, 2026 Peter Kinney

Anton Yelchin's Tragically Short Life

Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin had a drive to succeed like few others. Sadly, a freak accident at his own home cut his life—and career—tragically short.
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June 25, 2026 Peter Kinney

Horror Miniseries That Once Terrified America—How Many Do You Remember?

Horror stories have a long and terrifying history as TV miniseries. How many of these classics do you remember?


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