Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

A rundown of some African American pioneers in history 

The film producer and cinema chain owner helped finance over 300 movies and gave directors such as Burt Kennedy and Samuel Fuller their starts. 

Known as "The King of Jazz", the bandleader, composer, and violinist led one of the most popular dance orchestras of the 1920s and early 1930s.

Considered the first major TV star, the entertainer's eight-decade career spanned not only television but also films, radio, and the stage. 

The fashion model turned entrepreneur is one of the richest women in the world, with over a billion dollars in retail sales as of 2021. 

The rapper-singer-actress, born Dana Owens, has opened doors for women in the area of hip-hop music.

Fast facts about Bing Crosby and influential rock group The Band. 

Known for her raspy voice, youthful looks, and hippie persona, the singer-songwriter is best known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.

The veteran actor is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. 

The onetime Miss America has had a successful career as a singer, actress, model, producer and dancer. 

Known for his booming delivery, the actor and announcer's career encompassed radio, TV, and film. 

Hailed as one of the most influential music groups of all time, The Band blended rock music with folk, country, jazz, R&B, and Americana, and influenced countless bands, songwriters and performers.

Consisting of Caryl Kristensen and Marilyn Kentz, the comedy duo garnered worldwide fame in the 1990s, starring in their own television sitcom and later hosting a daytime talk show. 

Known for portraying elderly characters, the TV and film actor appeared in over 150 productions. 

The voiceover artist was best known for recording thousands of movie trailers, though he also did TV commercials, video game trailers, and station identifications, among others. 

After his death in 1955, actor and comedian Shemp Howard, best known as a charter member of what would become the Three Stooges, was for years the subject of fabrications perpetuated by younger brother and fellow Stooge Moe Howard in the latter's autobiography (which was published after Moe's death). Those myths have since been debunked by Burt Kearns, author of the book SHEMP!: The Biography of T...

The three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and Basketball Hall of Famer is currently head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, having previously had stints with the Universities of Massachusetts, Memphis, and Kentucky, and the New Jersey Nets in the NBA. 

Fast facts about women's rights icon Susan B. Anthony, plus a brief history of International Women's Day. 

The actress and comedienne became known for her almost seven decade career in television. 

The musician-singer-songwriter, who plays fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar, is a four-time CMA Musician of the Year (the first woman to win the award) and a two-time ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year. 

The minister, speaker, and podcaster is the author of several New York Times bestsellers. 

A member of country music's legendary Carter Family, the singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy winner was the second wife of country icon Johnny Cash. 

In a career that spanned nearly 50 years, the country music singer, known as "The Man in Black" for his all-black stage attire, was one of the genre's most influential figures, selling over a million records. 

The TV host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister is best known as the host and creator of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood , which ran on public television for over 30 years. 

The professional wrestler, wrestling trainer and promoter was the founder of Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), which became one of the most popular promotions of wrestling's territorial era.