As an actor, George C. Scott was a lot of things, but subtle was not one of those things. He chewed scenery arguably before ...

He composed nearly 600 scores for the show and conducted the 35-piece orchestra that played them in the studio.

John Wayne was very protective of his brand, and as a result he turned down many iconic roles that could have enhanced his legend even further.

"My grandmother recently told me that we are related to Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer; I freaked out because she is such an ...