A perennial Halloween favorite, the novelty song "Monster Mash" was released in August 1962, and hit No. 1 on the charts two months later, just in time for Halloween. The song re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 37 in 2021, nearly 60 years after its release.

Known for her motherly roles on shows such as Lassie and Lost in Space, the veteran actress's career spanned almost nine decades.

The co-founder of MGM was a key figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood, and helped develop the "star system" in the film industry.

The actor, narrator and TV personality is best known as the longtime commercial spokesman for Allstate insurance.

Fun facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith.

A unique figure in bluegrass music, the five-time champion banjo player and two-time gold record award winner was known for his intricate playing style.

Best known as the third host of The Tonight Show, the comedian, writer, and TV personality was a cultural phenomenon, and has widely been regarded as the King of Late Night Television.

The comedian and actor, born Jerome Horwitz, is best known as a member of the Three Stooges, and is arguably the team's most popular member.

The author, journalist, and filmmaker has written several books on well-known or lesser-known Hollywood figures, including books on Marlon Brando, tough-guy actor Lawrence Tierney, and the Three Stooges' Shemp Howard.

Fast facts about music legends Bing Crosby and Van Morrison.