Alice WalkerAlice Walker
She may be best known by most people for her novel The Color Purple, which won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and which later became a hugely popular movie.
DonovanDonovan
The people of Scotland and Ireland have a centuries-old tradition of song, poem, and story. In the early 1960s a young poet, Storyteller, and songwriter emerged, and uickly captured the
Al FrankenAl Franken
Al Franken has had several careers. He was one of the original writers and cast members of Saturday Night Live in the mid-1970s. In fact, he was with the show
Jehan SadatJehan Sadat
This is a somber anniversary in the Middle East. 40 years ago today, October 6th, 1981, the long time president of Egypt, Anwar Sadat, was assassinated during a military parade.
Chuck JonesChuck Jones
Just about everyone recognizes that music. It means for the next few minutes, you’re going to be entertained by longtime favorites Like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, or the
Audrey MeadowsAudrey Meadows
It was on this date 66 years ago that one of the most popular, most durable, and most iconic situation comedies in television history was born. Taking place mostly in
Willie MaysWillie Mays
It’s September 29th. And on September 29th, 1954, a young baseball player made a name for himself with a defensive play that to this day remains one of the greatest
Ralph CooperRalph Cooper
In 1935, a young actor, screenwriter, and dancer had an idea. He started a weekly amateur night competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, in New York City. And before
Penn JillettePenn Jillette
Remember those ads in the back of magazines and comic books back in the day, promising to show you how to do tricks that will Amaze your family and friends?
Bill and Susan HayesBill and Susan Hayes
If you were a regular viewer of NBC’s popular soap opera Days of Our Lives in the 1970s and 80s, you know instantly who I’m talking about when I simply