Yesteryear

Baseball on fire, by W.scott McGill. Article on Sidd Finch April Fools' Day hoax
Nostalgia

George Plimpton and “The Curious Case of Sidd Finch”

A legendary April Fools’ Day sports hoax

By John Sullivan | April 1, 2024
The Beatles statues on the Liverpool waterfront, for article on why the Beatles endure
Music

Why The Beatles Endure

The greatest PR and marketing machine in history

By Edward Adler | March 26, 2024
Former TCM host Robert Osborne and Diane Baker at the 2010 TCM Classic Film Festival - Provided by TCM, Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda.
Nick Thomas

Diane Baker Remembers TCM host Robert Osborne

A look at both actors from Nick Thomas of Tinseltown Talks

By Nick Thomas | March 25, 2024
Joe Namath waiting on the sidelines. Image by Jerry Coli
Books

Joe Namath in the AFL

The quarterback and the 10-year run of the American Football League

By Fred Del Bianco Jr. | March 18, 2024
Billy Dee Williams's book cover, "What Have We Here?"
Books

Billy Dee Williams

More than a charming space pirate

By Nick Thomas | February 26, 2024
Ann Sheridan and James Cagney in “Angels with Dirty Faces,” 1938. Promotion photo
Nick Thomas

Carole Wells Remembers Ann Sheridan

By Nick Thomas | February 12, 2024
a happy dancing couple outside, image by Ruslan Huzau. Article on Dance Lessons in Life
From Our Readers

Dance Lessons of Life

Memories of the Mashed Potato, school dances, and love

By Joanne C. Parsons | February 6, 2024
Joni Mitchell was a surprise performer at the Hollywood Bowl concert honoring the late jazz great Wayne Shorter on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Los Angeles. Pianist Herbie Hancock, left, hosted the evening and was a consistent standout among the nearly 20 musicians who performed. The lineup included guitarist and singer Lionel Loueke, right. CREDIT: George Varga/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS).
Music

Joni Mitchell Live on the Grammys Telecast

Her first performance at the Grammys at 80 years old

By Chris Willman, Variety | February 5, 2024
Black History Month concept of various paper silhouettes of people of color, gradually moving upward, portraying African American achievements
History

From Struggle to Triumph

A reflection on African American achievements

By Robin N. Hamilton | January 31, 2024
English Rock Band The Beatles, from left Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr performing on the Television Variety Series, "The Ed Sullivan Show", New York City, New York, USA, Bernard Gotfryd, February 1964. Article: The Beatles and Boomers
Music

The Beatles, Boomers, and The Ed Sullivan Show

Where were you on Feb. 9, 1964?

By Richard Lewis | January 29, 2024

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