In the late 1950s, the biggest generation in American history was introduced to two new exciting forms of media. The first was TV, which became the primary source of family entertainment. The second was Rock and Roll music, which teenagers loved! The two powerful forces combined in one epic show called ‘American Bandstand’ starring Dick … Read more
Perhaps any birthday over the age of 99 could be considered a milestone, but it certainly isn’t every day that someone reaches their 114th birthday. As children, we love to celebrate our birthdays. But as adults, we often lose that sense of joy and wonder. But those around us want to celebrate our big days. … Read more
Loraine Maurer is a 94 year-old woman who has worked at her local McDonald’s in Evansville, Indiana for 45 years! Loraine explained that she first started working at McDonald’s in 1973, after her husband retired on disability. “When I started, I didn’t start to stay,” Loraine said. “I told him we were too young to … Read more
“Jessie, since you’re the new girl around here you’ll have to work table 13,” her co-worker, Mark, told her as she put on her apron for her first day as a waitress in a restaurant. However, as Jessie made her way to table 13, she saw an older man slouching in his chair looking at … Read more
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey came into the public eye as a result of their roles in “Dirty Dancing,” which was one of the most unexpectedly successful films of the 1980s and propelled them both into the spotlight. On the other hand, although Swayze went on to have a successful career after that, while Grey … Read more
Leola McDonald was born on Jan. 17, 1918. PLANT CITY, Fla. — One native Hillsborough County woman celebrated her 105th birthday last week in Plant City. Leola McDonald was born on Jan. 17, 1918, and was raised in Hillsborough County’s historic Bealsville community. The community was settled in late 1865 by former slaves from nearby … Read more
Frances Bavier, who played Aunt Bee in “The Andy Griffith Show,” left $100,000 for police in her adopted hometown in North Carolina, a report said Thursday. Frances Bavier, the late actress who played the kind-hearted Aunt Bee on the TV classic, “The Andy Griffith Show,” apparently felt a lot of appreciation for her local police … Read more
These amazing babies were born seven years ago. At that time, a three-year-old daughter was already being raised in the family, and the news about the triplets, to put it mildly, dumbfounded future parents. Many scientists from all over the world were also surprised! After all, identical triplets were born. According to statistics, such a … Read more
Cindy Williams, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney from Happy Days and the popular spin-off, Laverne & Shirley, has passed away at the age of 75. Even before landing a role as the bottle-capper Shirley, Williams already made a name for herself in films like Travels With My Aunt and Franis Ford Coppola’s … Read more
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is in its 24th season. As the longest-running “Law & Order” series and one of the longest-running television shows of all time, “SVU” has accomplished something that many series can only dream of. Cast members come and go, but a few staples have been around since the earliest seasons. … Read more