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  • Johnny Carson Wasn’t So Charming Behind The Scenes

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    Johnny Carson ruled over late night TV and kept audiences rolling in laughter for 30 years as the host of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. But, between the peals of laughter and practical jokes, there was a fair amount of controversy and scandal. The King of Late Night could sometimes be a tyrant.

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  • The Hollywood Diva Who Hid a Secret Affair

    20:08|
    Jeanette MacDonald rose to fame in the ruffle-laden, fantasy-ridden Hollywood musicals of the 1930s, her angel’s voice transporting audiences and establishing her as one of the highest-paid actresses of the day. MacDonald kept this pristine image until the day she died, even right up to her beautiful last words to her long-time husband.
  • How Elsa Lanchester Led A Double Life—And Nobody Knew

    15:37|
    Most filmgoers recognize Elsa Lanchester as the frightening and iconic bride of Frankenstein. But few of us know about the rest of her career. One of the reasons was that she was overshadowed by her Academy Award-winning husband. She may have been the bride of Frankenstein, but her real-life marriage was equally bizarre.You see, Lanchester had her hands full keeping her husband’s secret life tucked away from prying eyes. And then one day, she just didn’t care anymore—and told all.
  • It Got Ugly When Someone Tried To Expose Evel Knievel

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    Evel Knievel built his reputation on nerve, swagger, and a seeming disregard for danger. At the height of his fame, he was more than a stuntman. He was a cultural icon, admired by countless young men who saw him as a symbol of toughness and fearless ambition.
  • What Was Paul Walker Hiding?

    20:03|
    Most of us know Paul Walker as the clean-cut, handsome, and likable co-star of the high-octane Fast & Furious franchise. Also well documented is his bromance with acting buddy Vin Diesel and his charitable work. Somehow, Walker’s romantic life has more or less flown under the radar. As it turns out, Walker had a very good reason to keep his romances a secret.