The Untold Truth Of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show was unlike anything viewers had ever seen before — it was witty, intelligent, comedically sharp, and quite ahead of its time socially.
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The Untold Truth Of Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren is probably best known for her starring roles in Alfred Hitchcock's films, The Birds and Marnie. Then she disappeared. -
The Most Powerful Royal Infants In History
Monarchs throughout history have been crowned as children. Being crowned a monarch at a young age was often a highly precarious position to be in, -
Betty White: The Untold Truth
Between her acting career and her charitable work with animals, Betty White always seems to have something interesting and exciting on her plate. -
The Tragic Death Of Jim Henson
No one saw Jim Henson's death coming. He was only 53 years old, and still going strong creatively — he was at the height of his career when he died in 1990. -
The Truth About Blackbeard's Pirate Mentor
Benjamin Hornigold got his start as a privateer and pirate before taking a particular liking to another pirate named Blackbeard. -
What Life Was Really Like In An Early European Royal Court
The royal palace was the place to be. But was royal court living really as glamorous and luxurious as it appears? This is what life was really like. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Pulitzer Family
The Pulitzers were once the leading media family in the US, but they weren't without their troubles. This is the tragic real-life story of the Pulitzer family. -
Cartoon All-Stars To The Rescue: The Truth About The Largest Anti-Drug PSA Effort
What kids got was an expensive, highly publicized anti-drug PSA, complete with a message from then-President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. -
A Look Into Ella Fitzgeralds Failed Marriages
Ella Fitzgerald always kept her music bright, upbeat, and positive — which was a far cry from the reality of her personal life. -
The Tragic True Story Of Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney was a singer and star for the ages. Despite her popularity and talent, she struggled to get to Hollywood and then climb her way back up again. -
The Untold Truth Of Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper will be remembered as the all-American movie cowboy. This is the untold truth of Gary Cooper. -
Here's What We Know About John Lennon's Tragic Childhood
John Lennon is remembered as a musical genius. We've learned a lot more about his personal life in recent years — and most of it is unflattering. But, with the information we now have about his history, we can see just how his childhood influenced his later behavior. -
The Tragic Death Of John Candy
When Candy suddenly passed away at the shockingly young age of 43, people were astounded despite his poor health. This is the tragic death of John Candy. -
Tragic Details About The Runaways
As one of the first all-female rock bands, The Runaways proved to the world that women could rock as hard as men could. -
A Look At Amy Winehouse's Troubles With The Law
Amy Winehouse's musical accomplishments became overshadowed by her personal struggles with drug addiction, alcoholism, and her run-ins with the law. -
The Tragic Details About Peter Ivers's Death
Despite his accomplishments, Ivers is probably best remembered for how he died, his life and career cut short at the age of 36, when his star was still rising. And even today, there are still no clues as to the reason for Ivers's sudden and shockingly tragic death. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees are musical legends who made their mark in the 1970s, becoming prime artists of the disco era. This is the tragic real-life story of the Bee Gees. -
This Is What Dolores O'Riordan Preferred Over The Rock-Star Lifestyle
The rockstar life was certainly thrilling at first. That amount of excitement took a massive toll after a while, driving O'Riordan to exhaustion. What few fans realize is that O'Riordan showed a preference for a slower pace, a more serene rural lifestyle, similar to the one she grew up with. -
The Tragic Death Of Karen Carpenter
At that point in time, few had any true understanding the mental and physical complexities of anorexia nervosa. And sadly, it took seeing the young, fragile Karen Carpenter wither and waste away before the world's very eyes that made people stand up and take serious notice of the condition. -
What You Didn't Know About Sammy Sosa
It was his natural skill and sheer love of baseball that propelled him forward. He was named the MVP for 1998. He surpassed the former MLB champion Roger Maris's home run record. With Sosa's record, he ought to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame by now. That hasn't happened — and perhaps never will. -
The Untold Truth Of John Phillips
John Phillips lead the iconic '60s group Mamas & the Papas. Underneath all the glitz and glamour, however, was immense turmoil, pain, and a lot of darkness. -
Inside The Rift Between Michael Jordan And Charles Barkley
If a friendship could survive one friend's team (Jordan's) beating the other's (Barkley's) for the NBA championship, seemingly nothing could come between them. -
The Untold Truth Of Jim Nabors
We can all be thankful to actor Jim Nabors for his fantastic portrayal of Gomer Pyle, but few realize just how rich and diverse his life was beyond that role. -
Tragic Details About Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century, but underneath his jocular, smiling public demeanor, he dealt with considerable inner turmoil. -
The Untold Truth Of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show, which first aired in 1960, was one of the most beloved and well-rated shows in television history. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Rock Hudson
Old Hollywood icon Rock Hudson was best known for his dashing looks and roles in Giant and All That Heaven Allows. Behind Rock Hudson's fame was a tragic childhood, a manipulative Hollywood agent, and a struggle with his gay identity. Hudson was the first major celebrity to die with AIDs in 1985.
