Lori Acken

YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS, Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, 1950-54.

8 Fun Facts About ‘Your Show of Shows,’ the ’50s Comedy Variety Show That Gave Us Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks & More

75 years ago, it paved the way for future comedy variety shows.

Karen Grassle from Little House on the Prairie

8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Karen Grassle

The actress, who turns 83 today, auditioned for the role of Ma Ingalls under the name “Gabriel Tree.”

Mister Rodgers

Get to Know Fred Rogers from ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’

TV turned an aspiring presbyterian minister into every child’s best friend.

SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, George Burns, Peter Frampton, Robin Gibb, 1978

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Movie

Fin out how a hit Beatles album became a failed film.

UNPLUGGED, Eric Clapton, 1992. ©MTV / courtesy Everett Collection

‘Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later’ Revisits the Show That Redefined Slowhand’s Career

On January 16, 1992, he stepped onstage at Bray Studios in Windsor, Berkshire, and unwittingly made music history.

Val Kilmer turned down roles collage

Val Kilmer Could Have Been Ponyboy? Johnny Castle?

He turned down some big-deal parts.

Donny Osmond Pet Peeve graphic

Donny Osmond’s Biggest Pet Peeves: Don’t Spell it “Donnie”!!

One of them has to do with those famous purple socks.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Snow White, 1937

How ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ the First Disney Animated Movie, Was Made

Though Walt Disney’s dream took four years and $1.5 million to make, its payoff proved worthwhile.

DONNY AND MARIE, Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, 1976-1979.

Why Did Donny and Marie Osmond Split Up?

And will the pair ever perform together again?

(L-R) Actor Val Kilmer and Rapper 50 Cent arrive at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California

Val Kilmer’s Unexpected Connections to 50 Cent, Bob Dylan, Roy Rogers and … Charles Manson?!

Of course, one of the more unpredictable stars of our era would have some very surprising connections.

circa 1975: The Osmonds, known as the first family of pop. In the front row are (left to right) Jimmy, Donny and Marie Osmond. Behind them are brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay.

Who Is the Richest Osmond? The Answer May Surprise You!

There’s stiff competition within the famous family.

Wild Horses illustrated album cover from The Osmonds, Osmond family

Do You Remember When the Osmonds Released a Hard Rock Song — And It Got Banned In Multiple Countries?

What was behind the band’s rock ‘n’ roll makeover?

LOS ANGELES - 1978: Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait session in 1978 in Los Angeles, California.

Hello, Dolly! The Country Legend Reflects on Faith, Family & the Power Of Song

Dolly Parton celebrates her 79th birthday on January 19.

THE JEFFERSONS, Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

No One Told Sherman Hemsley and ‘The Jeffersons’ Cast That the Show Was Canceled

Instead, they learned about it from friends, tabloids and ‘Entertainment Tonight.’

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Cher (L) and songwriter Diane Warren arrive at the premiere of Screen Gems'

7 Hits You Never Knew Diane Warren Wrote (Including One Song for Milli Vanilli?)

America’s bestselling hard-rock band of all time might seem an odd fit for Diane Warren’s brand of emotional-wallop songwriting, but not for this hit ballad.

CIRCA 1975: Andre De Shields as the Wiz performs for the Broadway play

50 Years of ‘The Wiz’: 8 Things You Never Knew About the Blockbuster Broadway Musical

One of the era’s defining Broadway musicals was actually supposed to be a TV show.

Promotional portrait of the British rock band Def Leppard, circa 1985. L-R: Steve Clark, Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Pete Willis, Rick Allen. (Photo by Mercury Records/Hulton Archive/Courtesy of Getty Images)

40 Years Ago, Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm: His Story Is One of Resilience

“It became a blessing and a responsibility — a responsibility to other people, to myself. That has become a huge gift.”

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: Leave It To Beaver cast member Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver. Image dated 1957.

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Barbara Billingsley, America’s Favorite TV Mom

Billingsley was 41 before she donned the pearls and began caring for Wally and the Beav.

American singer and actor Elvis Presley, aka

The True Story Behind Elvis Being Drafted Into the Army

“People were expecting me to mess up, to goof up in one way or another,” Elvis told Armed Forces Radio and Television.

The 5 Greatest James Bond Movie Villains

What would 007 be without a nemesis?

ELVIS: '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL -- Pictured: Elvis Presley during his '68 Comeback Special on NBC --

‘Elvis’: How the 1968 Comeback Special Revived the King of Rock ’N’ Roll’s Career

What began as a planned Christmas special turned into proof that Presley was still a phenomenal performer.

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 6: A Johnny Cash Christmas television special, originally broadcast on CBS on December 6, 1979. Featuring from left, Johnny Cash and Andy Kaufman, as Santa Claus.

8 Must-Have Classic Country Christmas Albums

Whether you prefer to enjoy a “silent night” or are prone to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” these records will ensure you have a homespun holiday.

Kanab Utah and Lone Ranger collage

Kanab: A Small Utah Town Where a Ton Of Westerns Were Filmed

The Parry Brothers and their neighbors turned a tiny Utah town into a bustling film industry.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, from left: Judy Garland, Billie Burke, 1939

Glinda the Good Witch’s Crazy Youthful Makeup Effects in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

Billie Burke, who played Glinda, was 54 when the movie was made.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, clockwise from bottom left: Melissa Sue Anderson, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Sidney Greenbush (center), (Season 1, 1974), 1974-83. ph: Carl Furuta / TV Guide / ©NBC /

‘Little House On The Prairie’ 8 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know

Find out which star was also in an ’80s slasher film and why Michael Landon’s hair was purple.

The Dean Martin Show, Dean Martin, 1965-74

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rat Pack Star Dean Martin

‘The Dean Martin Show’ wrapped 50 years ago in 1974, but did you know these facts about the star?

Princess Di, Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Nina Simone

Wonder Women: What Made These Iconic Actresses So Inspiring?

To celebrate women’s history month, we salute celebs who are beautiful inside and out.

Sean Astin and Mackenzie Astin during Crossroads School Staged

They’re Related? 7 Iconic Stars & Their Famous Children

Did you know these famous faces are also family?

Leif Garrett circa 1976 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE** ***Exclusive***

Who Didn’t Love ’70s Teen Dream Heartthrob Leif Garrett?

We caught up with the “I Was Made For Dancin'” singer and professed our love to him.

CHARLIE'S ANGELS, Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, 1976-81.

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Fashion Secrets: What They Wore, Why They Wore It & What It Cost

Which ‘Angel’ was not into being a fashionista?