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Andy Griffith Helped Many Become Stars Before His Passing Today

Rob Acampora — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:16:00 +0000

One of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood owes a great deal of his success today to one man who molded his early career – that man was Andy Griffith who passed away today at the age of 86. Griffith came from a small town in North Carolina, and that upbringing became the influence for [...]

Dick Clark Touched Millions and Generations Through TV and Radio [VIDEO]

Rob Acampora — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:30:56 +0000

The Twitter universe has been exploding this Wednesday afternoon as the legend Dick Clark died of a massive heart attack at 82. His career touched millions – from the famous to the regular TV watcher – and he has transcended generations with his eternally young spirit. Tweets have come people in every area of the [...]

The Monkees Influence Still Felt Today, As We Say Goodbye To Davy

Rob Acampora — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:06:35 +0000

One of the original teen idols of the 60s and 70s has fallen today as Davy Jones passed away from a heart attack at the age of 66. The Monkees may have been a creation for television, but Davy's voice was real, and the band's legacy should be looked at something that has its place in pop culture, plus an influence on future generations in ways you may not realize.