December 27, 2024 'Little Rascals' star struggled with finances after Hollywood fame, was killed over $50: book Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" comedy series of the 1930s, was fatally shot in 1959. He was 31. He's the subject of a new biography by James Tehrani.
December 26, 2024 ‘The Birds’ star Rod Taylor, a Hollywood hellion, enjoyed ‘hard drinking’ and ‘casual romances’: book Rod Taylor, the Australian movie star who appeared opposite John Wayne, Tippi Hedren, Doris Day, Jane Fonda and Elizabeth Taylor, died in 2015. He was 84.
December 25, 2024 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ child star suffered a series of tragedies after bringing classic holiday film to life Karolyn Grimes played Zuzu Bailey in 1946's "It's a Wonderful Life," a Christmas film that starred James Stewart and Donna Reed. Grimes left Hollywood after suffering personal tragedies.
December 25, 2024 'The Twilight Zone' host and creator was plagued with PTSD after WWII but was 'not a broken man': authors Anne Serling, the daughter of "Twilight Zone" creator and narrator Rod Serling, wrote a memoir about her famous father, "As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling."
December 16, 2024 Elton John was 'catalyst' for John Lennon and Yoko Ono reunion In his new documentary, Elton John shares how his friendship with John Lennon led to the latter's reconciliation with Yoko Ono.
December 7, 2024 '50s film producer shot movie star wife's agent after being 'gripped by a jealous rage': book Walter Wanger, a film producer, was married to actress Joan Bennett from 1940 to 1965. Their union is featured in Scott Huver's book, "Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210."
November 30, 2024 'Lost' leads nostalgia TV popularity for audiences seeking 'innocent time': experts Older TV shows — often with longer seasons like "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy" — are continuing to draw audiences years after their finales.
November 27, 2024 ‘Brady Bunch’ actors talk co-star hookups, first kisses, fake weddings Barry Williams said his comments about "The Brady Bunch" cast aren't what people think as he and co-star Christopher Knight celebrate the show's 55th anniversary with a new way for fans to enjoy the show's famous house.
November 24, 2024 Elvis Presley was ‘deeply dissatisfied’ with Hollywood, ‘terrified’ of performing before comeback: doc Elvis Presley, the king of rock 'n' roll, wanted to be an actor like Marlon Brando and James Dean. He went on to make over 30 Hollywood films.
November 24, 2024 ‘Bewitched’ star was ‘financially destitute,’ forced to clean toilets after on-set injury: author Dick York, who played Darrin Stephens in "Bewitched," died in 1992 at age 63. The cause of death was complications from emphysema. He's featured in a new documentary by Daniel Henares.