Here are 10 things you should know about Billie Burke, born 135 years ago today. It’s rare that an actress achieves as long a career as she did and ends up so closely associated with a single role.
Tag: Ziegfeld Follies
10 Things You Should Know About Eddie Cantor
Here are 10 things you should know about the versatile Eddie Cantor, born 127 years ago today. He’s not as well remembered today as some performers of his era, but he was a star from the 1910s through the 1950s.
10 Things You Should Know About Will Rogers
Here are 10 things you should know about Will Rogers, born 129 years ago today. He was a hugely influential figure in American culture: stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator. Few have ever matched what he accomplished in such a relatively short time. We could use wry sanity and common sense today, that’s for sure.
Remembering Cliff Edwards on His 123rd Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about singer and actor Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards, who was a much bigger star in his heyday than most would guess today.
Remembering Josephine Baker on Her 112th Birthday
Here are 10 things you should know about the inimitable Josephine Baker, born on June 3, 1906. Hers was a remarkable life indeed.
We’re featuring Baker’s delightful music all day today on Cladrite Radio, so be sure to tune in!