Amazing facts about country music stars of yesteryear.

The legendary saloonkeeper and Justice of the Peace was the self-described "Only Law West of the Pecos". After his death, Hollywood and literature portrayed him as a hanging judge, although he is known to have sentenced only two men to hang, one of whom escaped.

Amazing facts about music and fashion icons Cab Calloway and Bing Crosby.

The radio and TV personality is best known as host of various editions of the game show Match Game for over two decades.

Considered one of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling history, brothers Rick and Scott Steiner won 12 tag team championships at the peak of their careers.

The legendary writer of New Wave speculative fiction was known for his outspoken, explosive personality. His work spanned over a thousand short stories, screenplays, and comic book scripts, among others, covering film, TV, literature, and print media.

FYI: He made his own name a registered trademark.

A designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, the Goldendoodle is bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.

The veteran entertainer was recognizable for his nose and gravelly voice, which inspired Sesame Street's Herry Monster.

One of the biggest stars of territorial wrestling, the six-foot-nine athlete appeared in such promotions as the AWA, Stampede Wrestling, and the National Wrestling Federation.

The son of the late U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, the former governor of Indiana went on to take his father's Senate seat.