Just heard of the passing of #HarryBelafonte! Did you know that before Belafonte went on to fame and fortune, he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII? Harry Belafonte passed away on April 25,...
Just heard of the passing of #CharleyPride! Did you know that before Pride went on to win the “Entertainer of the Year” award at the County Music Association Awards in 1971, he served (after...
(source: Wikipedia) Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist and author. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he...
Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was well-known in many circles as one of the most respected talents in entertainment. His quick wit and snappy comebacks made him a favorite at...
William Peter Blatty (January 7, 1928 – January 12, 2017) is best known for his novel: The Exorcist (1971). Blatty is an American writer and filmmaker who not only wrote the The Exorcist, but...
Robert Vaughn is a well-known actor of stage, television and cinema… but did you know he also proudly served in the United States Army, most notably as a Drill Sargent? Robert Vaughn is another...
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