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The Unmade Comedy Masterpiece: Spielberg's 'Three Amigos' with Bill Murray, Steve Martin, and Robin Williams

Before it became a cult classic, 'Three Amigos!' was nearly a Steven Spielberg film starring a comedy dream team: Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and Robin Williams. This is the story of the Hollywood what-if that fell apart when Spielberg chose to make a 'little personal movie' called 'E.T.'

Entertainment & Media History

The Dragonfly and the Engine: Disney's Cleverest Character Name in 'The Rescuers'

The heroic dragonfly Evinrude from Disney's 1977 film 'The Rescuers' wasn't just a random name. He was intentionally named after the Evinrude Outboard Motors company, a clever nod to his role as the sputtering, buzzing engine for a leaf-boat in the Devil's Bayou.

Entertainment & Media Business & Economics History

The Parody King vs. The Purple One: The Time Prince Banned 'Weird Al' From Making Eye Contact

For decades, "Weird Al" Yankovic, known for his respectful approach of seeking permission for parodies, was consistently denied by Prince. This culminated in a bizarre incident where Prince's team sent a telegram demanding Al not even make eye contact with him at an awards show.

Music Biography & Personal Stories Entertainment & Media

When Ego Met Improv: The Story of SNL's Worst Host Ever, Steven Seagal

In 1991, action star Steven Seagal hosted SNL, claiming he'd never heard of it. He refused to be the butt of any joke, scrapped planned skits, and wrote his own where he beat up his personal stuntmen, earning him a permanent ban and the title of 'worst host ever' from Lorne Michaels.

Entertainment & Media History

The Heartwarming, Hidden Story Behind 'Little Wonders': A Disney Anthem Inspired by a Dog

Rob Thomas's hit 'Little Wonders,' famously featured in Disney's *Meet the Robinsons*, has a surprising origin. The uplifting anthem about cherishing life's small moments was inspired by the deep, personal connection the artist had with his sick dog, Tyler.

Music Animals in Culture Entertainment & Media

Yippee-Ki-Ouch: The 'Die Hard' Stunt That Permanently Damaged Bruce Willis

While filming an iconic scene in Die Hard, Bruce Willis suffered a permanent injury. Firing a pistol loaded with extra-loud blanks from under a table resulted in the loss of two-thirds of the hearing in his left ear, a real-life consequence of creating one of cinema's greatest action heroes.

Entertainment & Media Medicine, Psychology & Health

From Fellini's Tears to Fosse's Jazz Hands: The Surprising Link Between 'Nights of Cabiria' and 'Sweet Charity'

The iconic 60s musical 'Sweet Charity,' with its brassy tunes and Bob Fosse choreography, is a direct adaptation of Federico Fellini's bleak 1957 Italian neorealist film, 'Nights of Cabiria,' which follows the tragic life of a Roman prostitute.

Entertainment & Media Music Art, Culture & Design

By the Numbers: Why Game of Thrones' Unprecedented 59 Emmy Wins Tell a Complicated Story

Game of Thrones holds the record for most Emmy wins by a drama series with 59 trophies. This staggering number more than doubles the 26 wins held by television legends 'Hill Street Blues' and 'The West Wing,' cementing a complex and controversial awards legacy in television history.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

The Ultimatum That Saved the Super Bowl: How Eminem Got 50 Cent on Stage

50 Cent's iconic upside-down performance at the 2022 Super Bowl almost didn't happen. Organizers were hesitant to include him until headliner Eminem issued a simple ultimatum: he wouldn't perform unless his longtime friend and collaborator was there too.

Music Entertainment & Media Biography & Personal Stories

From Green Acres to Bloody Tarawa: The Secret Heroism of Eddie Albert

Many know Eddie Albert as the star of Green Acres, but few know he was a WWII hero. At the Battle of Tarawa, he piloted a landing craft under fire to rescue 47 stranded Marines, earning a Bronze Star. This heroic act later shielded him from the career-ending Hollywood Blacklist.

Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories Entertainment & Media

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