Entertainment History
Uncover the scandalous secrets and untold stories that have shaped the glitzy world of entertainment throughout history.
Louis Weiss: The Producer Hollywood Forgot
Vince Vanguard
Louis Weiss might be one of the film industry's most underestimated producers. Born in 1890, he was a master of B-movies and cinematic experiences that captivated audiences worldwide.
The Zany World of Olsen and Johnson: Comedy Pioneers
KC Fairlight
Dive into the chaotic and groundbreaking comedy of Olsen and Johnson, pioneers who reshaped entertainment with their innovative and interactive humor from vaudeville to Broadway.
Buckle Up: Exploring the Whimsical Ride through Hanna-Barbera's Cartoon Universe
Martin Sparks
Step into a vibrant universe overflowing with animation magic and humor with The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, a motion simulator ride at Universal Studios Florida that thrilled visitors from 1990 to 2002.
The Forgotten Heroes of Vaudeville: A Tale of Two Knights
Vince Vanguard
Uncover the legacy of two forgotten vaudeville performers who shaped modern entertainment with their innovative acts in the 1920s.
Clarice Mayne: The Forgotten Star of the Early 20th Century
Vince Vanguard
Clarice Mayne was a trailblazing music hall singer and actress of the early 20th century, whose captivating performances and pioneering spirit paved the way for future generations of female entertainers.
Tom Santschi: Hollywood’s Lost Conservative Cowboy
Vince Vanguard
Tom Santschi was a trailblazer in early Hollywood, embodying the rugged and unapologetically masculine roles that reflect a bygone era of unfiltered cinema. Discover how this once-stalwart icon defined the Western genre before fading into the shadows of Tinseltown.
F. F. Proctor: The Visionary Showman Who Changed Entertainment Forever
Vince Vanguard
F. F. Proctor revolutionized American entertainment with his visionary approach to vaudeville in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, changing the cultural landscape forever.
Phil Solomon: The Conservative Maestro Who Rocked The Music World
Vince Vanguard
Phil Solomon, a music mogul from Belfast, revolutionized the industry from the 1950s-1970s, shaping the careers of artists like Van Morrison and David Bowie, while bowing to no conventional norms.
Fred Emney Sr: The Forgotten Star of British Comedy
KC Fairlight
Fred Emney Sr. was a pioneering figure in early 20th-century British comedy, whose legacy continues to influence modern comedians despite being largely forgotten today.
Adele Blood: The Forgotten Star Who Dazzled and Disappeared
Vince Vanguard
Adele Blood's captivating rise and tragic fall in the early 20th-century theater scene highlight the fleeting nature of fame and the personal struggles behind the spotlight.