The singer and comedian is best known for his decades-long association with Jack Benny, playing a naive, boyish version of himself on Benny's radio and TV shows.

Known for his tough-guy roles, the veteran actor shot to fame playing John Dillinger in the movie Dillinger, but his career was often derailed by alcoholism, intense on-set difficulties, and numerous violent arrests.

A member of wrestling's Von Erich family, Mike Von Erich (born Michael Brett Adkisson) was the fifth son of Texas wrestler and wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich. He committed suicide in 1987 at age 23.

The former child actress overcame hardships even during her run as the youngest daughter on TV's Father Knows Best, and later became a sought-after keynote speaker and an ordained evangelist.

The cabaret singer and lyricist is widely regarded as one of the greatest recording artists of the 20th century.

The jazz and pop saxophonist has released over a dozen albums and worked with such names as Prince, Van Morrison, and Sheila E.

Fast facts about women's rights icon Susan B. Anthony, plus a brief history of International Women's Day.

A roundup of fun facts about the man known the world over as "America's Pastor".

The popular 1970s TV series helped break new ground in prime time television, addressing mature topics from drugs to divorce.

Fun facts about Bing Crosby and his mentor, bandleader Paul Whiteman.