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Sharon Acker, ‘Perry Mason’ and ‘Point Blank’ actress, dead at 87

April 3, 2023

Sharon Acker, ‘Perry Mason’ and ‘Point Blank’ actress, dead at 87

In 1973, Sharon Acker famously appeared in “The New Perry Mason," a reboot of the ‘50s series that originally starred Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale.

New adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' ripped for BDSM scene: 'Unwatchable'

April 3, 2023

New adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' ripped for BDSM scene: 'Unwatchable'

The BBC's new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "Great Expectations" is being blasted for including BDSM themes and opium use not present in the book.

‘Beverly Hillbillies’ star Buddy Ebsen lost 'The Wizard of Oz’ role for this horrifying reason, daughter says

April 2, 2023

‘Beverly Hillbillies’ star Buddy Ebsen lost 'The Wizard of Oz’ role for this horrifying reason, daughter says

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who would have turned 115 on April 2, was originally cast as the Tin Woodman in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz," which starred Judy Garland as Dorothy.

‘Three’s Company’ star Suzanne Somers ‘would be honored’ to have Jennifer Aniston play Chrissy Snow

March 27, 2023

‘Three’s Company’ star Suzanne Somers ‘would be honored’ to have Jennifer Aniston play Chrissy Snow

"Three's Company," the '70s series, starred Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt and John Ritter. Somers, who played Chrissy Snow, is eager for a reboot of the classic sitcom.

'The Outsiders' celebrates 40th anniversary: The cast then and now

March 25, 2023

'The Outsiders' celebrates 40th anniversary: The cast then and now

It has been 40 years since audiences were first introduced to the greasers and the socs in "The Outsiders," making Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze stars.

'50s blonde bombshell Cleo Moore, the next Marilyn Monroe, may have died of broken heart, author claims

March 24, 2023

'50s blonde bombshell Cleo Moore, the next Marilyn Monroe, may have died of broken heart, author claims

Actress and pinup Cleo Moore was a sought-after '50s blonde like Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren. She also endured a sad Hollywood ending.

Marie Windsor, '50s femme fatale and John Wayne co-star, was warned to repent for playing evil on screen: book

March 22, 2023

Marie Windsor, '50s femme fatale and John Wayne co-star, was warned to repent for playing evil on screen: book

Marie Windsor, an actress from Hollywood's golden era who starred opposite Marlon Brando, George Raft, James Garner and John Wayne, died in 2000 at age 80.

'Charlie's Angels' star Farrah Fawcett battled cancer 'tooth and nail' for her son Redmond, assistant says

March 21, 2023

'Charlie's Angels' star Farrah Fawcett battled cancer 'tooth and nail' for her son Redmond, assistant says

Farrah Fawcett, the Marilyn Monroe of the 1970s who soared to fame as Jill Munroe in "Charlie’s Angels," passed away in 2009 at age 62 after battling anal cancer.

'50s idol Troy Donahue found himself homeless in New York before Hollywood comeback, book says: 'Lonely soul'

March 20, 2023

'50s idol Troy Donahue found himself homeless in New York before Hollywood comeback, book says: 'Lonely soul'

Troy Donahue, a '50s teen idol who starred alongside Sandra Dee, Connie Stevens and Diane McBain, struggled with addiction before his death in 2001 at age 65.

‘Happy Days’ alum Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Don Most cheer on pal Anson Williams amid mayoral race loss

March 5, 2023

‘Happy Days’ alum Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Don Most cheer on pal Anson Williams amid mayoral race loss

Anson Williams, an actor who played Potsie Weber in the popular '70s sitcom "Happy Days," lost his bid for mayor of Ojai, California after a recount.