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Fifties Flashback: You’re Traveling through Another Dimension …

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

In 1964, weary of railing against censorship and other ongoing battles, creator Rod Serling chose not to oppose the third cancellation of his series The Twilight Zone.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: 'People Got to Be Free'

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

All the world over, so easy to see

Tinseltown Talks: The Multitalented Richard Herd

Details: Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas

A supporting actor for much of his film career, Richard Herd has worked with actors such as Jack Lemmon, Rod Steiger, Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone, and Robert Duvall.

Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: The Oprah Exhibition

Details: Written by Dr. Lori Verderame Dr. Lori Verderame

“Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” exhibition opened in June at the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the exhibition will be on view through June 2019.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Harper Valley PTA’

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

In 1967, country artist Margie Singleton recorded a Top 40 country hit with her cover version of Bobbie Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe.” A year later, Singleton asked songwriter Tom T. Hall, who had a knack for narrative and a keen eye for detail, to write her a similar tune.

Fifties Flashback: The Rockin’ National Anthem

Details: Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill

Bill Haley and His Comets recorded the first rock ’n’ roll hit: “Crazy, Man, Crazy,” a now-forgotten piece of swing-based fluff that employed teen-oriented catchphrases of the day (“solid,” “crazy,” “gone”).