American Legend Pete SeegerAmerican Legend Pete Seeger
One hundred years ago today in New York City an American hero was born. An American folk hero, a folk music giant named Pete Seeger. Few musicians were as well
Erich Segal, A Love StoryErich Segal, A Love Story
It’s one of those phrases that’s become a part of the American pop culture lexicon — “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” That was perhaps the most famous
Tammy Faye MessnerTammy Faye Messner
Jim and Tammy Faye. The Bakkers were one of America’s best-known couples in the 1980s. The Christian television ministry they created, the “Praise The Lord Club” — or PTL —
Presidente Vicente FoxPresidente Vicente Fox
The construction a barrier between the U.S. and Mexico didn’t start with Donald Trump. It didn’t start with Barack Obama. Or George W. Bush. Construction bega in 1994, under President
Mel “Bugs Bunny” BlancMel “Bugs Bunny” Blanc
Think how different America’s cartoon universe would be, were it not for the man of a thousand voices, Mel Blanc. Bugs Bunny. Daffy Duck. Elmer Fudd, Sylvester and Twety, Porky
Techno-Thriller King Tom ClancyTechno-Thriller King Tom Clancy
He was an obscure insurance agent in rural Maryland, who wrote a Cold War-era thriller that caught the attention of then-President Ronald Reagan. “The Hunt for Red October” took off,
Da Bears: Stan & Jan BerenstainDa Bears: Stan & Jan Berenstain
If you’re of a certain age, and I mention a cartoon family of bears — Papa, Mama, Sister, Brother, Honey — you know I’m talking about the Berenstain Bears. Stan
Reluctant Heroine Rosa ParksReluctant Heroine Rosa Parks
Most of us will live our entire lives without ever doing anything significant enough for the entire nation to pay attention to. Fewer still will be remembered by generations for
Brad Meltzer: Mr. 10,000Brad Meltzer: Mr. 10,000
When you reach a life milestone, you want to celebrate it with someone who’s important to you. Brad Meltzer was just 26 when his first published novel, The Tenth Justice,
Alan Alda, American IconAlan Alda, American Icon
Happy birthday, Alan Alda, who is 83 today, January 28th. Alda was born into show business. His father Robert Alda was a well-known stage, film and vaudeville actor, and young