50+ World

March 17, 2019

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Remembering Jane Wyman

Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wyman began her film acting career in 1932 at the tender age of 15, and continued in a career that would endure for over 50 years. …

March 4, 2019

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The Writing on the Wall of Adam Wade

TV's first black game show host, actor and Top Ten Hits singer Adam Wade reflects on his early beginnings and career highlights in this interview from 2017. (Adam Wade Photos From Left:…

February 28, 2019

Biography,
TV

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Boomer TV Trivia: The Beverly Hillbillies

Q1. Which female cast member of popular baby boomers series The Beverly Hillbillies (Donna Douglas, Nancy Kulp, Bea Benaderet, Harriet E. MacGibbon) was originally considered for the role of Daisy…

February 24, 2019

Biography,
Movies

george chakiris 1954, american dancer, actor, singer, 1950s movie musicals

George Chakiris of West Side Story

He danced into history with his portrayal of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks street gang in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story. The son of Greek immigrants, singer, dancer, and…

February 17, 2019

Biography,
Music

styx, 1970s rock bands, dennis deyoung, chuck panozzo, john panozzo, 1970s hit rock songs, babe, come sail away, seniors, baby boomers, 1980s hit singles

Come Sail Away With Styx

Original Styx lead singer Dennis DeYoung wrote the majority of the band's hit songs, and later pursued a solo career and acting. Chicago twin brothers John (drums) and Chuck Panozzo…

February 10, 2019

albert finney 1964, english actor, british movies, 1960s films, 1960s british theatre actors, albert finney younger

Remembering Albert Finney

Update: Albert Finney has died on February 7, 2019 at the age of 82 from a chest infection. Five-time Academy Award nominee and winner of multiple BAFTA awards, British actor…

January 17, 2019

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Positively Patrika Darbo

An exclusive interview with dog lover and Emmy Award-winning actress Patrika Darbo, and the three priorities that keep her inspired on a daily basis. (Patrika Darbo Photo: Robert Kazandjian /…

January 13, 2019

Biography,
Music

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Believers - Steve Perry is Back!

The "real" Journey front man, Steve Perry is back - here's his new single No Erasin' , some vintage tunes, and the story of why he left the limelight 24 years ago.…

January 8, 2019

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The Art & Business of Voice Acting

Emmy-nominated voice over actor Bob Bergen is closing in on 30 years of voicing Looney Tunes Porky Pig, and told me he doesn't foresee saying a final “That’s all folks!" to…

January 2, 2019

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Gone But Not Forgotten in 2018

We said goodbye to many familiar faces, voices & names from radio, movies, television, sports, and literature. These celebrities and others said their final farewell to us in 2018. (Photo…