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Billy Carter

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Younger brother of former US president Jimmy Carter. A source of embarrassment during the Carter administration, losing a run for mayor of Plains, Georgia in ’76, launching the ill-fated Billy Beer brand in ’77 and culminating in Billygate, after a visit to Libya in ’78 unravalled into an influence-peddling scandal, complete with Senate Hearings and […]

Last news on: July 5, 2004
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Dirk Benedict

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Actor, had two stand-out successes in his career: Battlestar Galactica and then A-Team.

Last news on: July 5, 2004
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Pamelyn Ferdin

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Arguably one of the BUSIEST child actresses of the 1960s and 70s. Pretty, red-haired, nasal-voiced girl played literally dozens of roles in films, TV, and famous for her voice-over roles in Charlotte’s Web and as the original Lucy in the Peanuts cartoons.

Last news on: July 4, 2004
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Billie Hayes

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

This spry, plucky, multi-talented actress gained attention in the 1950s with her portrayal of Mammy Yokum in the Broadway and film versions of Lil Abner. However, Billie is probably best remembered for her saturday morning TV roles as Witchiepoo on Sid & Marty Kroft’s Puf-n-Stuf and as Weenie the Genie on Lidsville.

Last news on: July 4, 2004
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Johnny K-9

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

During the particularly manic phase of the WWF in the mid-to-late 80’s Johnny K-9 was one of the “canon fodder” no-names, tossed into the ring against the likes of Hulk Hogan and Ricky Steamboat who would deftly wipe up the matt with him. His enthusiasm and his patented theatrics during the ring announcer’s intros earned […]

Last news on: June 24, 2004
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Rosa Parks

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Some say the civil rights movement in the US started on December 1, 1955, the day Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person and was arrested and fined for her troubles. (The WEHT.net webmeister wonders out loud…Who was the guy she refused to give up her seat […]

Last news on: June 22, 2004
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Anita Hill

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

In 1991 she brought allegations of sexual harrassment against then Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. A media frenzy ensued at end the end of it, Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court anyway.

Last news on: June 14, 2004
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Billy Redden

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

This 16-year-old boy from Rabun County, Georgia was the only “authentic” local to play the role of The Banjo Boy in John Boorman’s disturbing hit movie of 1972 Deliverance. Billy was hand-picked from his local elementary school largely due to his “look” ( Billy’s large head,skinny body, odd-shaped eyes and moronic grin had sadly branded […]

Last news on: June 8, 2004
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Duff McKagan

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Bass player for Guns N Roses. Married and divorced twice during the GNR days, one of which was Playboy playmate Linda Johnson. He was a big Sid Vicious fan although he fared better than his idol (he survived).

Last news on: June 8, 2004
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Izzy Stradlin

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Izzy Stradlin is the quiet guy in the background of Guns N Roses, the rhythm guitar player. Apparently his bandmates used to call him “Mr. Invisible”. He knew trouble when he saw it and left the band in mid-tour in 1991.

Last news on: June 8, 2004
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