Our categories

Business and Finance

Childhood Stars

Has Beens of the Future

Infamy

One Hit Wonders

Politics

Pop Culture

Reality Shows

Rock, Pop and Music

Sex and Scandal

Sex Symbols

Show Biz

SitCom Stars

Sports Heroes

The 'Other Guys'

Uncategorized

Last Updated

Categories

Top 10 Posts

Recent Posts

Dana Jim Hutton

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Hutton was a contract player who was teamed early in his career with actress Paula Prentiss. They co-starred in four consecutive movies and were reportedly teamed because they were tallest actor (6’5″) and actress (5’10”) under contract to the studio. Hutton made a name for himself in the 60s as a light romantic lead with […]

Last news on: December 7, 2005
read more

Darla Hood

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

The adorable dark-haired love interest of Alfalfa in the popular Our Gang (Little Rascals) shorts from 1935-1941. Darla often presented an obstacle to Alfalfa’s continued memerbship in the He-Man Woman Hater’s Club. After outgrowing her childhood stardom, she appeared in a few minor roles in movies before beginning a singing career while in high school.

Last news on: December 4, 2005
read more

Jim Garrison

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Garrison was the monomaniacal New Orleans DA mythologized by Oliver Stone in his film JFK. Like much of the rest of that film, Kevin Costner’s characterization bears little resemblance to the actual truth. Garrison refused to let facts get in the way of his prosecution of a New Orleans businessman in a very convoluted attempt […]

Last news on: December 2, 2005
read more

The Walker Brothers

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Californians Scott Engel, John Maus, and Gary Leeds formed the Walker Brothers, and deliberately aimed for British success in the early ’60s. And they did. They hit the top of the British charts with Make It Easy on Yourself in 1965. The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore repeated the feat the following year, and the […]

Last news on: November 24, 2005
read more

Clara Peller

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Clara Peller was a retired manicurist in 1984 when American viewers watched her demand Where’s the Beef?! in Wendy’s fast-food commercials. Born on August 4, 1902, the firey octogenarian was an overnight success, inspiring millions of dollars of revenue in subsequent sales of T-shirts and underwear bearing the famous phrase. Even Presidential candidate Walter Mondale […]

Last news on: November 18, 2005
read more

Maria Cruz

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

She will be forever remembered for her appearance on the march 27,1973 Academy Award broadcast to refuse the “best actor” award for actor Marlon Brando due to his protest of Hollywood’s “treatment” of Native Americans. Poor “Sacheen” was virtually booed off the stage and later achieved even greater notoriety when it was wrongly announced by […]

Last news on: November 12, 2005
read more

Gregory Harrison

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Gregory played the lead role of Logan in the science fiction drama Logan’s Run in 1977. But, is best remembered and loved as Dr. Gonzo Gates on Trapper John, MD. During that time and since then he has made many films including Seduced, North Shore, It’s My Party and For Ladies Onlyto name a few. […]

Last news on: November 12, 2005
read more

the voice of the Jolly Green Giant

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Dresslar was an entertainer and singer for nearly six decades. But his voice rang through millions of households when he sang the simple refrain, Ho, Ho, Ho in an ad jingle for Green Giant Foods.

Last news on: November 12, 2005
read more

Marilyn

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Another 80s Gender bender. In his early years as a teenager, he became friends with Boy George and began experimenting with his sexuality and image. He took his look from his idol Marilyn Monroe, adopting blonde hair and over-the-top makeup. He made his fame in 1983 with the chart topping hit Calling your Name, reaching […]

Last news on: September 25, 2005
read more

Yvonne Elliman

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Beautiful,Hawaiian-born brunette first captured audiences with her memorable portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the Broadway and film versions of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her top-10 version of I don’t know how to love Him secured Yvonne’s solo career. Capped in 1977 with her #1 recording of If I can’t have You which was featured on the […]

Last news on: September 25, 2005
read more
MENU