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Remembering TV Pioneer Ed Sullivan

“The Ed Sullivan Show” remains the mother of all varieties shows. More than 50 years after its end, the show remains a favorite among Pop Culture fans and culturally relevant. The man behind and in front of the show, Ed Sullivan, one of modern TV pioneers, he passed away on this day in 1974

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Top 10 Cartoon Network Original Series

Thirty-two years ago today, the way we enjoyed cartoons changed forever when Cartoon Network launched as the very first twenty-four-hour network dedicated to animation. We Ranked It’s 10 Best Original Series on this list

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The beautiful Kim Catrall turns 68

Kim Catrall is still best known for her role as Samantha Jones on the HBO comedy series “Sex and the City” and for the 1987 blockbuster “Mannequin”, but she owns a career that started back in the 1970’s and starred in several popular TV series and movies

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1980’s TV heartthrob John Stamos turns 61

One of the 1980’s TV heartthrobs and with a career spanning several decades, Stamos has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. The “General Hospital” actor has successfully revived his popularity over the last two decades by appearing in new series and movies and also as an outspoken supporter for the LGBT community

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Former child actor Danny Bonaduce turns 65 today

Danny Bonaduce was born on August 13, 1959. The child actor first appeared on television in commercials and on such shows as Bewitched and Mayberry R.F.D. Cast as the wise-cracking Danny Partridge, he shot to stardom as part of the hit show The Partridge Family in 1970.

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Hulk Hogan turns 71 today

Beloved professional wrestler, actor, and television personality Hulk Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea, on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia, and was discovered in 1979 by World Wrestling Federation owner Vince McMahon Sr.

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The actress Gillian Anderson celebrates 56 today

Anderson’s breakthrough came in 1993 when she was cast as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the science fiction television series “The X-Files.” Her portrayal of Scully, a medical doctor and skeptical investigator, earned her critical acclaim and several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series

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Actor Wayne Knight turns 69

Wayne Knight’s signature role remains that of Newman in “Seinfeld”, but he also has starred in several Hollywood blockbusters throughout his career and given voice to animated characters

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Actress Vera Farmiga turns 51

Over the last two decades Vera Farmiga has played memorable roles on contemporary horror films and series including “The Conjuring” and “Bates Motel”, today she turns 51

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Martha Stewart celebrates 83 today

In 1982, Stewart published her first book, “Entertaining,” which became a best-seller and established her as an authority on home entertaining and lifestyle and led among other achievements to a successful career in TV

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Actress Joanna Cassidy turns 79

Despite the immense body of work she has done since the 1970’s, Joanna Cassidy’s signature role remains that of the android/replicant Zhora Salome in the 1982 sci-fi classic “Blade Runner”

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The actor Jason Momoa celebrates 45 today

His first major acting role came in 1999 when he was cast as Jason Ioane in the action-drama series “Baywatch Hawaii,” however, it was his portrayal of Khal Drogo in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and his role in “Aquaman” that catapulted Momoa to international fame

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The actor Wil Wheaton celebrates 52 today

Wheaton’s breakout role came in 1986 when he starred as Gordie Lachance in the critically acclaimed film “Stand by Me” and the following year he joined the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” as Wesley Crusher

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The actor Stephen Dorff turns 51 today

Stephen Dorff began his acting career as a child, making guest appearances on television shows such as “Diff’rent Strokes,” “Blossom,” and “Married… with Children” in the mid-1980s and his career gained significant momentum in the 1990s. One of Dorff’s most notable performances came in 1998 when he played the antagonist Deacon Frost in the Marvel Comics adaptation “Blade,” alongside Wesley Snipes

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Remembering the Golden Girl Estelle Getty

Getty’s early career was marked by small roles in theater and television and spent many years in relative obscurity. Her big break came in 1985 when she was cast as Sophia Petrillo on the NBC sitcom “The Golden Girls”

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Remembering the actor Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent’s life and career were marked by early success and considerable talent, followed by personal struggles and a tragic decline but he remains remembered for his standout performances in films like “Big Wednesday” and his iconic role in “Airwolf”

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The actor Terry O´Quinn celebrates 72 today

O’Quinn gained global popularity in the early 2000s with his role as John Locke, the enigmatic and spiritually driven character on the critically acclaimed television series “Lost” which earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2007

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Remembering the actor and musician Harry Dean Stanton

Stanton’s career took off in the 1970s and 1980s as he became known for his memorable supporting roles in a wide range of films and in 1984, Stanton landed a rare leading role in Wim Wenders’ “Paris, Texas,” playing Travis Henderson, a man trying to reconnect with his estranged family

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Bill Cosby turns 87 today

The fallen comedian Bill Cosby’s most iconic role came in the 1980s with “The Cosby Show” but his personal actions have left a lasting impact on his reputation and the way he is remembered

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The actress Liv Tyler celebrates 47 today

One of the most successful actresses of the last 30 years, Liv Tyler, who is also the daughter of Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler, began her career in the entertainment industry as a model at the age of 14. She appeared in various magazines and advertisements and starred alongside Alicia Silverstone in her father’s band’s music video for “Crazy” in 1994

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Donald Sutherland 1935-2024

The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland’s career, spanning over six decades, was marked by an impressive range of performances across film and television. He passed on June 20, 2024 at age 88 following a long illness

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Remembering the legendary actor Martin Landau

Landau’s career took off in the 1960s when he starred in the television series “Mission: Impossible” and throughout his 7 decades’career span he also appeared in movies such as Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” and “Ed Wood” where his portrayal of Bela Lugosi won him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Paula Abdul celebrates 62 today

In the mid-1980s, Abdul choreographed music videos for prominent artists such as George Michael and Janet Jackson and transitioned sucessfully into a singing career in 1988 with her debut album, “Forever Your Girl” that included several global hits such as “Straight Up”

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The actress and model Elizabeth Hurley celebrates 59 today

Hurley’s breakthrough came in 1994 when she accompanied her then-boyfriend, Hugh Grant, to the premiere of his film “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and later gained international fame for her role in the 1997 spy comedy “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” where she played Vanessa Kensington

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Michael J.Fox celebrates 63 today

The actor appeared in a string of hit films and TV series during the 1980’s, including his signature role of Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy but was diagnosed at age 29 with Parkinson disease at the height of his success and turning point as an actor

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Dave Navarro turns 57 today

Dave Navarro is one of the first Alternative Rock guitar heroes, he has been a member of bands such as Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers but also collaborated with artists as diverse as P.Diddy, Michael Jackson, Nine Inch Nails and Alanis Morissette. We look back at his life and career

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“Sex and the City” premiered 26 years ago today

One of the most popular TV series over the last two decades, “Sex and the City”, created by Darren Star, always focused mainly on the romantic and sexual lives of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, but also on occasion touched subjects such as cancer, abuse and domestic violence

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Janet Jackson celebrates 58 today

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Jackson released a string of groundbreaking albums and hit singles that turned her together with her older brother Michael on the two most successful solo artists of the Jackson family

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Comedian and television host Jay Leno celebrates 74

In 1992, Leno’s dream became a reality when he was chosen to succeed Carson as the host of “The Tonight Show.” Over the next two decades, Leno’s affable demeanor, quick wit, and impeccable comedic timing endeared him to millions of viewers across the country and the world

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Robert Downey Jr. turns 59 today

Actor Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City, the son of the avant-garde filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., who is best known for the film “Putney Swope” (1969). The actor is known for roles in a wide variety of films, including ‘Iron Man,’ (2008) ‘The Avengers,’ (2012) ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ (2009) and ‘Chaplin’ (1992).

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Actor Patrick Duffy turns 75 today

Patrick Duffy is best known for playing Bobby Ewing on the long-running television series “Dallas”. He also starred on the TV shows “Man from Atlantis” and “Step by Step,” among other roles.

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The actress Sherilyn Fenn turns 59

Sherilyn Fenn’s most memorable role remains the reckless Audrey Horne in the David Lynch’s cult TV series “Twin Peaks” but despite that famous role and her talent, she never made it into stardom

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Richard Dean Anderson turns 74 today

Thanks to the role of Angus MacGyver, Richard Dean Anderson became one of the world’s most famous actors, and turning 74 today, the actor also discretely has been throughout the years an avid supporter of several charity and environmental causes

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Actress Geena Davis turns 68 today

Born on January 21, 1956 actress Geena Davis is also known for her roles in “The Fly” (1986), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Earth Girls Are Easy” (1988), “A League of Their Own” (1992)

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The Spanish born entertainer Charo turns 73

Born in Spain, Charo became one of the biggest names in the American entertainment during the 1970’s, though famous mostly for her singing and comedy skills, as a child she studied classical guitar and was mentored by one of that field’s great performers, Andres Segovia

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Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland turns 57

The son of the acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland built a career with a name of his own over the past 40 years both on TV and the big screen, starring in popular films and shows such as “The Lost Boys”, “Stand By Me”, “Flatliners” and 24 among many others

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Don Johnson Turns 74 today

Don Johnson came to prominence during the 1980’s when he starred on the hit TV series “Miami Vice”, he had a very mediatic marriage with actress Melanie Griffith and tried a career as a Pop singer during the 1980’s

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RuPaul has been working it since 1960

Rupaul has been on the limelight for almost 3 decades and has influenced not only Drag Queens all around the world from music to TV to fashion to movies and became one of the most recognizable Pop Icons and the first Drag Queen to achieve worldwide superstar mainstream success, today it’s Rupaul’s 63rd birthday

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Vampira: The First Glamour Ghoul of Horror

The story of the legendary Vampira Show is a tough one to tell. Only two minutes of the early 1950’s series survive on YouTube, although an episode of the show was reconstructed and released in October 2007. The woman behind the campy, late-night horror hostess Vampira was Maila Nurmi

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Actor and comedian Paul Reubens dies at age 70

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian who created the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.

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The Ed Sullivan Show Releases Previously Unreleased Louis Armstrong Video Clips

These clips were never shown since the original broadcasts and capture Satchmo at his effusive best, one of which shows the jazz maestro and opera star Robert Merrill performing a Medley (“Vesti la giubba” and “Honeysuckle Rose”) on the episode that aired on April 17, 1955. Another new clip that was originally broadcast on CBS Network on May 15, 1955, features Armstrong alongside Gary Crosby delivering a performance of “Struttin With Some Barbecue.”

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Farewell to Irene Cara

An endearing figure for Pop Culture fans, Irene Cara has passed away at age 63, her publicist announced on Saturday 26th. Let’s look back at her life and career.

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Goodbye to Angela Lansbury

One of the most dearest actresses in the screen, that crossed through several generations of fans, Angela Lansbury died peacefully during her sleep at age 96, in her Los Angeles house on Tuesday

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The Ed Sullivan Show Youtube Channel Marks Milestone With 250 Million Views

The official YouTube channel of The Ed Sullivan Show has crossed more than 250 million views. The long-running variety show expanded its reach exponentially via a global digital rights agreement between UMe and SOFA Entertainment Inc. with more than 200 million views since June 2020. The library encompasses the show’s historic 23-year primetime run on CBS. Scores of rarities were made available digitally for the first-time including iconic entertainers and influential figures from just about every category of cultural relevance, including music, comedy, sports, film, dance and opera.

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An interview with former Yell! singer Daniel James

After a hiatus of several years, Daniel James has returned to music with the new self-penned single “Set Your Spirit Free”, a positive message inspired by coming out of the lockdown. In this exclusive interview, James recalls some of his memories as a Pop music star in the 1980’s, working with Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, of the iconic team Stock, Aitken and Waterman, being signed to Fanfare records through Simon Cowell, meeting and working with legendary music publisher Dick Leary and even some curiosity stories about how George Michael’s late sister Melanie once dyed his hair blond. He also candidly talks about music and acting and his views on today’s music industry.

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