Q1. The 1977 ABC TV miniseries Roots, a fictionalized multi-generational story about slaves and slavery in America, was based on what author’s book? The answer may surprise you. Q2. The star-filled cast of Roots included the likes of Edward Asner, Cicely Tyson, Sandy Duncan, Louis Gossett Jr., Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams, Ralph Waite, Robert Reed, … Continued
Academy Award-winning singer, actress, dancer, director, and author Julie Andrews was born Julia Wells in Surrey, England on October 1, 1935. Right, a young Julie Andrews. (Julie Andrews c. early 1950s Photo: kate gabrielle) Julia’s mother Barbara Morris was a classical pianist and married teacher Ted Wells. They had two children together when Barbara met … Continued
Don McLean music videos with 7 of his biggest hits – American Pie, Vincent, I Love You So, Castles in the Air, If We Try, Wonderful Baby, and Crying. (Don McLean c. 1972 Photo: Susan Ravich / Herbert S. Gart Management, Inc.) (Don McLean with his parents c. 1950s Photo: by permission don-mclean.com) Composer, singer-songwriter and … Continued