Another roundup of celebrities who attempted to make a run for public office, with or without success.

The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protégé of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.

Promoted as ABC's answer to NBC's Bonanza, the TV western series, headlined by Hollywood legend Barbara Stanwyck, launched the careers of Lee Majors and Linda Evans, who went to star in The Six Million Dollar Man and Dynasty, respectively.

The youngest son of first-generation wrestler Gory Guerrero is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential wrestlers of all time.

Facts about some important pieces of the Great American Songbook.

A Mexican figure of disputed historicity, Joaquin Murrieta (sometimes misspelled Murieta or Murietta) was often called the Robin Hood of the West or the Robin Hood of El Dorado. The 1854 novel The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta is ostensibly his story.

One of the first global cultural icons, the singer, actor, and TV producer was one of the most popular and influential recording artists of the 20th century.

The popular Nickelodeon series revolves around the adventures of the titular character, a talking sea sponge, and his aquatic friends.

The pro wrestling icon, known for his enormous size, was an important figure in the WWF wrestling craze of the '80s.

On April 30, 1987, NASCAR driver Bill Elliott set the fastest ever lap, running 212.809 mph at the Winston 500 via Talladega Superspeedway.