Wishbone, Dog TV Star
Wishbone, played by a Jack Russell terrier named Soccer (1988-2001), was the star of his own PBS Children’s Show that aired from 1995-2001. The idea for the show came from […]
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Sports, Cars & Other Pastimes
Pop culture is as American as apple pie. Enjoy the stories behind favorite hobbies, sports, and collectibles.
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall: Dog Lovers
Both Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall loved dogs. She was partial to cocker spaniels and had two of them–one named Droopy and another, Puddle. Bogart owned several breeds during his
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Lionel Barrymore: Actor Opened Door for People with Disabilities
Lionel Barrymore had a long and successful acting career. From the silent era through the early 1950s, he primarily played character roles in films. Barrymore also directed films and composed
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Baseball Catcher’s Mask: How It Was Invented
The baseball catcher’s mask is a fundamental piece of equipment in the game. The catcher is positioned behind home plate and is needed there, but it is a dangerous position
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Dorothy Arzner, First Female Director in Hollywood Studio System
Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979) was a Hollywood film director. A woman director was a rarity in the early days of filmmaking. She directed films from 1926-1943 and amassed a considerable body
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Black Jockey Hall of Famer Isaac Burns Murphy
Isaac Burns Murphy (1861-1896) is considered one of the all-time great jockeys in Thoroughbred racing. He was the first black jockey to be inducted into the National Museum of Racing
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