Old Hollywood

Exclusive 6 days ago

Queen Elizabeth ‘felt sorry’ for Marilyn Monroe after their only meeting: author

Marilyn Monroe, America's most famous sex symbol, met the British monarch in 1956. At the time, she was filming "The Prince and the Showgirl" opposite Laurence Olivier.

Exclusive September 1

‘The Wizard of Oz’ star Bert Lahr was ‘tortured’ by his Cowardly Lion costume: daughter

Jane Lahr is the daughter of Bert Lahr, the comic actor who played the Cowardly Lion in the 1939 Technicolor musical "The Wizard of Oz" opposite Judy Garland.

This Day in History August 20

On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, an American comedian and actor who spent decades supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2017.

LIFESTYLE August 15

On this day in history, August 15, 1935, entertainer Will Rogers, aviator Wiley Post killed in plane crash

Will Rogers and Wiley Post, icons of Depression-era America, were killed in a plane crash in the northern tip of Alaska on August 15, 1935, while seeking a mail route to Russia.

Old Hollywood August 5

Elizabeth Taylor said being attacked by the Vatican over her affair with Richard Burton 'made me vomit'

In "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes," actress Elizabeth Taylor recalled how her affair with "Cleopatra" co-star was condemned by everyone, including the Vatican.

Exclusive August 3

Elizabeth Taylor claimed husband no. 4 Eddie Fisher pointed gun to her head: 'Too pretty to shoot'

Elizabeth Taylor, the movie star from Hollywood's Golden Era who was married eight times to seven men, is featured in a new HBO documentary.

Quizzes July 29

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on victorious veeps, Bronx Bombers and birth of burgers

The American Culture Quiz is a test of national traits, trends, history and people, including current news across the United States. Test yourself this week on VPs, Hollywood and baseball.

This Day in History July 16

On this day in history, July 16, 1911, American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers is born

American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was a star on both the Broadway stage and on the big film screen. On this day in history, July 16, 1911, Ginger Rogers was born in Missouri.

Exclusive July 13

Dean Martin 'never recovered' from son's death in military training flight

Dean Paul Martin, an actor and oldest son of Dean Martin, died in 1987. He was 35. The elder Martin's pals would later say that the Rat Pack member never recovered from the tragedy.

Then and Now July 11

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden recalls ‘chemistry’ with Larry Hagman, Elvis Presley

"I Dream of Jeannie" actor Larry Hagman, who went on to star in “Dallas" as J.R. Ewing, died in 2012. He was 81. Elvis Presley died in 1977 at age 42.