Frances Bavier – life of dear ol’ ”Aunt Bee”

Frances Bavier really was one of television’s great ladies – and she forever inscribed herself in the history books as ”Aunt Bee” in the legendary comedy show “The Andy Griffith Show”. In my opinion, Bavier did …

Sammy Davis Jr. and the extraordinary obstacles he overcame

Know as “Mr Show Business” and “the greatest entertainer ever to grace a stage in these United States” -– Sammy Davis Jr. is a dearly missed superstar who forever carved himself into American history. I …

The story behind 60’s teen heart-throb Bobby Rydell

If you grew up during the early 1960s, you probably had a lot of friends who had a crush on Bobby Rydell. The Philadelphia born singer, with his amazing voice, took America by storm. One …

Inside the life of Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith

I must admit that I discovered Dame Maggie Smith, 87, quite late – it wasn’t until I started watching the British drama Downton Abbey that I realized what a brilliant actress she is. In her …

Life after ‘Little House on the Prairie’ for its star cast

Watching classic TV show “Little House on the Prairie” was pure comfort viewing; it was a huge success winning four Emmy awards and two Young Actor Awards. It was a much-loved show around the world …