A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

I hope you don't mind all of the reviews I have done this year of comedian documentaries.

The mystery surrounding the death of silent-era film producer Thomas Ince revolves around the conflicting reports and rumors surrounding his death in November 1924, after falling ill on a yacht owned by William Randolph Hearst.

I just finished watching yet another great documentary!

There has been a host of documentaries on comedians this past year, and Netflix did a great job with this latest one.

This sad photo is from the funeral of Clark Gable on November 19, 1960.

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles.

Let's go back to radio's golden age for the great show The Railroad Hour.

Andy Kaufman didn’t want to make you laugh—he wanted to make you uncomfortable.

Comedian George Jessel gave the eulogy for Al Jolson's funeral in October of 1950.

69 years ago...

URBAN LEGEND: Did friends and family keep the news of crooner's Russ Columbo's death from his own mother until her death?

When Annie hit theaters in 1982, audiences were already familiar with Carol Burnett as the queen of sketch comedy, thanks to The Carol Burnett Show.

Bob Mackie, iconic fashion and Costume Designer, has died at the age of 87.

Claudette Colbert, born Emilie Claudette Chauchoin on this day in 1903, was one the greatest actresses of the 20th century.

Twenty five years ago the world changed for millions of people.

On this date in 1977, "High Anxiety" was released.

When the planes struck the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, Jack Nicholson was in Los Angeles, seated alone in his Mulholland Drive home, glued to the television.

Other than Beatles fans, does anyone remember the name of Brian Epstein?

When people think of Ethel Merman, they remember one of Broadway's most powerful voices and one of the most influential musical theater performers of the twentieth century.

The decision by Gene Kelly’s widow not to organise a funeral for her late husband when he died in 1996 no doubt surprised many, but she has now revealed the wish came from the Singin’ In The Rain star himself before he passed away.

Actress Butterfly McQueen had this to say about her famous role in the 1939 classic: "Now I am happy I did 'Gone with the Wind.'

Tim Curry, the English actor and singer best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80, according to an initial report from TMZ.

Talented actress, and game show panelist Jaye P.

Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving if impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the “Queen of Country” music, a Hollywood star and a beloved American icon, has died, her family announced on Tuesday.

Jack Benny, in my opinion was one of the greatest comedians of all-time.

Does anyone remember that tragic story of actor Eric Fleming?

1960 was the dawn of another decade, and the 1960s cinema was changing just as the whole world was.

Sometimes it seems like the same movie is made over and over again.

W.C.

Some movies entertain you for two hours and then disappear from your thoughts.

A native of Dallas, Texas, Tommy Bond was best known for his work as a child actor for two different nonconsecutive periods on Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies (first as "Tommy" and later as "Butch").

Gary Crosby was born on June 27, 1933, in Los Angeles, the first son of Bing Crosby and Dixie Lee.

Okay, I am a huge Will Ferrell fan.

Pat Hingle made his "acting debut" in the third grade, playing a carrot in a school play ("At that time it didn't seem like much of a way to make a living!"

In preparation for his role in "One Hour Photo" (2002), Robin Williams trained for two and a half days at a photo developing training facility in Southern California on an Agfa MSC 101-D photo developing machine.

Don Murray later remembered the difficulties of filming with Marilyn Monroe during "Bus Stop" (1956), who was essentially his boss on the movie.

"Hold me!

Cary Grant, one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, enjoyed a career that spanned over three decades and included a wide range of genres—from screwball comedies to suspenseful thrillers.

At age six, Shirley Temple became the first recipient of the juvenile Academy Award.