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Elvis Presley
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant on the Influence of Elvis

  By Witnify • January 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Lead vocalist and lyricist of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, discusses the tremendous influence that Elvis Presley had on his love of music and musical career, as well as the influence Elvis had on music in general. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, Arts and Culture, Elvis Presley, Politics and History, rock music, TV
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Elvis Presley
Wayne Newton Explains the Song He Wrote About Elvis

  By Witnify • January 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Singer Wayne Newton, a close friend of Elvis Presley, shares his memories of The King, including the story of a deeply personal letter that Elvis wrote to God and to himself, and then decided to throw it away. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, Arts and Culture, Elvis Presley, Politics and History, TV
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Elvis Presley
The Beatles Reminiscence About Meeting Elvis

  By Witnify • January 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles remember what it was like to meet Elvis Presley, including what he was doing when they first entered his house. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, Arts and Culture, Elvis Presley, Politics and History, rock music, The Beatles, TV
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Elvis Presley
Manager Charlie Hodge Shares Behind the Scenes Stories

  By Witnify • January 28, 2014 Uncategorized
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Charlie Hodge, who often performed with Elvis Presley and served as his stage manager, shares stories from behind the scenes of his concerts. Continue reading

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Elvis Presley
Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Shares Elvis Presley Memories

  By Witnify • January 27, 2014 Uncategorized
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Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood remembers when he tried to visit Elvis Presley in a Memphis hospital. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, Arts and Culture, Elvis Presley, Politics and History, TV
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Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon on Marilyn Monroe and Stardom

  By Morgan Birck • January 24, 2014 Uncategorized
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Jack Lemmon, an Academy Award winning actor and musician, discusses Marilyn Monroe and her insecurities during her rise to fame. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, 1960s, Acting, Arts and Culture, Film, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, Some Like It Hot
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Ruby Bridges on King’s Presence Throughout Her Life

  By Witnify • January 18, 2014 Uncategorized
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Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares her memories of King's lessons and remembers what it was like to be exposed to civil rights at a young age by being integrated into the New Orleans school system. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, 1960s, Civil Rights, Martin Luther King Jr., Politics and History, Speech
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Peanuts
Jean Schulz, Widow of Charles M. Schulz, Talks “Peanuts”

  By Witnify • January 3, 2014 Uncategorized
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Jean Schulz, widow of “Peanut” creator and cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, talks about her husband and about the museum that honors his work: The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, 2000s, Animation, Arts and Culture, Comics, Peanuts
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Peanuts
Creator Charles M. Schulz Explains Why Snoopy is a Beagle

  By Witnify • January 3, 2014 Uncategorized
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“Peanuts” creator and cartoonist Charles M. Schultz and his daughter Jill appear on “People Are Talking,” a local San Francisco talk show, in spring 1984. Continue reading

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Charles M. Schulz Shares His One Peanuts Regret

  By Witnify • January 3, 2014 Uncategorized
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Charles M. Schulz, creator of “Peanuts,” shares what never got to happen to Charlie Brown. Continue reading

Tagged   1950s, 2000s, Animation, Arts and Culture, Comics, Peanuts
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