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Dan Rowan and Dick Martin’s "Laugh-In" was a groundbreaking comedy show that premiered in 1967, quickly becoming a hit with its unique mix of absurd humor and chaotic sketches.
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Marvin Hamlisch prayed for Barbra Streisand to sing his song when he was young. Discover how he ended up crafting "The Way We Were," a Streisand hit that won several awards.
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How a canned meat went from wartime rations to global icon.
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Phones, the internet and other technology have perpetrated fraud and scams, but scammers existed long before the digital age.
Aug 01, 2022 03:34PM ● By Randal C. Hill
The genesis of “Rockin’ Robin” was a rock ‘n’ roll story of legend.
Jun 28, 2022 11:00AM ● By Randal C. Hill
Movies like "Beach Party" fulfilled teenage dreams of summer vacation.
Sep 27, 2021 12:03PM ● By Randal C. Hill
Some people still don’t feel 100 percent safe taking a motel shower.
Aug 23, 2021 11:23AM ● By Randal C. Hill
“Dr. No” provided the signature elements for the later James Bond movie offerings—even Bond's preference for vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred).
Jul 26, 2021 11:18AM ● By Randal C. Hill
Upon completion of the first draft of “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon was so affected that he burst into tears.
Jun 29, 2021 05:38AM ● By Randal C. Hill
In the now-fabled summer of 1967, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood temporarily morphed into a community of peace-loving hippies.
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It's the Jimmy Buffet song that inspired a musical and a retirement living community.
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How Stan Lee’s unlikely teenage hero became a pop icon.
