The actor, TV producer, director, and screenwriter became known for his role of Sgt. Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created.

Fast facts about legendary singers Al Martino and Bing Crosby.

A look at the angle involving Kevin Sullivan and Dusty Rhodes in Mid-South Wrestling on Christmas Day 1982.

Fast facts about one of rock's first guitar heroes.

A look at perhaps the most famous cat-and-mouse duo in cartoon history, the brainchildren of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

A look at one of the most recognized stock sound effects in history. For years, it has been believed, largely due to the research of motion picture sound designer Ben Burtt, that actor Sheb Wooley originally performed the scream.

A history of one of the country's most recognizable mascots, the symbol of MGM.

The veteran wrestler, a trainee of Hiro Matsuda, is best known for his stint in WWF (now WWE), where he was Roddy Piper's onscreen bodyguard, and was one of the first to use the superplex finishing maneuver.

The advertising executive turned spoken word artist, who died last April at the age of 93, will forever be remembered for his 1976 novelty hit "Convoy".

More failed attempts by people in starting their own nation.