The talent manager and onetime model was the second wife of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and was instrumental in freeing her husband from the control of his controversial therapist, Eugene Landy.
Created and hosted by Rod Serling, the science fiction anthology series is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time, and has spawned a successful media franchise.
In 1999, country music singer Garth Brooks aroused controversy when he created an alter ego, a fictional rock star named Chris Gaines. Following the release and failure of the album Garth Brooks in...the Life of Chris Gaines, a proposed movie with the Gaines character went by the board.
Fast facts about Bing Crosby and rock 'n' roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis.
A key figure in the rise of rock and roll, the singer-pianist scored several hits in the 1950s, and later shifted his focus to country music.
The professional wrestler has worked for various promotions on the indie circuit, and is the first wrestler to win the so-called "big three" of American deathmatch tournaments.
Airing for one season from 1999 to 2000, the teen comedy-drama went on to gain a cult following.
Known for his outspoken, hardline conservative views, and often controversial comments, the politician, journalist and Navy veteran represented North Carolina in the U.S. Senate for 30 years.
Running five seasons from 1965 to 1969, the television sitcom spoofed that decade's spy craze.
Though best known as one of the world's most iconic rock bands, members of the Beach Boys would endure personal struggles and mental health challenges, such as Brian Wilson's battle with schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations, and a difficult relationship with his father Murry (who once served as the Beach Boys' manager).
The Christian author has published over a dozen books, including the Power of a Praying... series, and before that, was a successful recording artist.
The labor leader and attorney served as the tenth General President of the Teamsters Union from 1998 to 2021 and is the son of former Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa.
One of TV's longest-running dramatic series, Gunsmoke, which started out as a radio show, ushered in the age of the so-called "adult Western".
The political commentator and former Army nurse made unsuccessful runs for a seat in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
On September 8, 1935, Huey Long, the former governor of Louisiana who by then was serving as a U.S. Senator, was fatally shot at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Such debate continues over the politician's murder.
Known for his lounge and bossa nova music, the Brazilian organist and pianist shot to worldwide fame with his instrumental version of the song "Summer Samba".