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TV Thursday: The Range Rider
One of several so-called "kiddie" westerns on TV in the early 1950s, the show starred actor-stuntman Jock Mahoney in the title role.
2 years, 10 months ago
Wrestling Wednesday: José Lothario
A major figure in wrestling's territorial era, the multiple-time heavyweight, tag team, and brass knuckles champion worked for such promotions as the…
2 years, 10 months ago
Bass Reeves: Pioneer Peace Officer
One of the first black deputy U.S. Marshals (the first west of the Mississippi River), the former slave worked mostly in the Indian Territory, and ha…
2 years, 10 months ago
Edwin Edwards: Louisiana Firebrand
The populist politician served an unprecedented four terms as governor of Louisiana.
2 years, 10 months ago
Georgette Mosbacher
The political activist, entrepreneur, and business executive recently served as U.S. Ambassador to Poland.
2 years, 10 months ago
Dan Blocker: The Gentle Giant of the Sagebrush
The TV actor and Korean War veteran is best known for his portrayal of Hoss Cartwright on the long-running TV western series Bonanza, from its debut …
2 years, 10 months ago
Lawler and Mantel
Fun facts about wrestling legends Jerry Lawler and Dutch Mantel, who share the same birthdate (November 29, 1949).
2 years, 10 months ago
John Gary
Known for his unique vocal range and intimate love songs, the singer and TV personality released 24 albums for RCA and was one of Elvis Presley's fav…
2 years, 10 months ago
Franklin Graham
The son of the Rev. Billy Graham, the evangelist and missionary runs the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse, an inter…
2 years, 10 months ago
Vaughn Meader: The Other JFK
The actor-comedian became a household name in the early 1960s for his impression of then-President John F. Kennedy, but his star quickly dimmed follo…
2 years, 10 months ago