Things We Said in the 70s That Nobody Says Anymore
TLDR: The 1970s gave us some of the most memorable and colorful slang in American pop culture history, from the laid-back hippie holdovers of the … Read more
Sheree J. Wilson Personal Life — From IBM Farmgirl to the Woman Behind Alex Cahill
TLDR: Sheree J. Wilson was born in Rochester, Minnesota in 1958, grew up spending summers on her family’s dairy and cattle farms in Iowa and … Read more
Sylvester Stallone Before Rocky: The Real Story of His Homeless Years and the Script He Refused to Sell
TLDR: Before Rocky made him a household name, Sylvester Stallone was homeless in New York, sleeping at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, cleaning lion cages … Read more
Mary Lou Metzger From the Lawrence Welk Show — Still Going at 75
TLDR: Mary Lou Metzger joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1970 at age 19 and became one of its most beloved cast members, known for … Read more
Ava Barber From the Lawrence Welk Show — Where Is She Now
TLDR: Ava Barber joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1974 after her mother wrote Lawrence Welk a letter and enclosed a demo record. She became … Read more
The Otwell Twins From the Lawrence Welk Show — Where Are They Now
TLDR: David and Roger Otwell were identical twin brothers from Tulia, Texas who joined The Lawrence Welk Show in October 1977 after Lawrence Welk heard … Read more
Sheila Aldridge From the Lawrence Welk Show — Where Is She Now
TLDR: Sheila Aldridge joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1977 after a four-audition campaign with her sister Sherry and spent five years as the more … Read more
The Aldridge Sisters From the Lawrence Welk Show: Sherry, Sheila, and the Otwell Twins
TLDR: Sherry and Sheila Aldridge joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1977 after four auditions and became the final great vocal act of the original … Read more
Sherry Aldridge From the Lawrence Welk Show — Where Is She Now
TLDR: Sherry Aldridge joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1977 after four auditions and spent five years as the vocal anchor of the Aldridge Sisters … Read more
Beverly Hillbillies Cast — Where Are They Now
TLDR: The Beverly Hillbillies ran for nine seasons on CBS from 1962 to 1971 and at its peak drew 60 million viewers. Of the four … Read more
Dick Dale From the Lawrence Welk Show Performed a Marijuana Song on National TV
TLDR: Dick Dale, born Richard Lee Dale on September 14, 1926, in Algona, Iowa, joined The Lawrence Welk Show in 1951 as a baritone saxophonist … Read more
You Can Actually Stay in a Maine Cabin Masters Cabin
TLDR: At least ten properties connected to Maine Cabin Masters and the Kennebec Cabin Company are available to rent in 2025-2026, ranging from $300 to … Read more
Maine Cabin Masters Cast: Meet Every Member of the Crew
TLDR: Maine Cabin Masters has been running since 2017 with a tight-knit crew of real Maine builders, designers, and tradespeople — most of whom have … Read more
Larry Hooper From the Lawrence Welk Show — The Bullfrog Bass Singer Who Got a Standing Ovation After Four Years Away
TLDR: Larry Hooper was the featured bass vocalist and pianist on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1948 through 1980, known to millions of viewers as … Read more
Anacani From the Lawrence Welk Show: How a Mexican Teenager Became a Saturday Night Fixture for a Decade
TLDR: Anacani, born Anacani María Consuelo Castillo-López y Cantor-Montoya on April 10, 1954, in Sinaloa, Mexico, was discovered by Lawrence Welk at his resort in … Read more
Street Outlaws Cast: Where Are They Now After the Show Left the Streets
TLDR: Street Outlaws premiered on Discovery Channel in 2013 following illegal street racers in Oklahoma City and has since become a multi-series franchise. Justin Shearer … Read more