Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson

A follow-up to a previous segment highlighting some facts about the 1942 movie Casablanca .

The singer-songwriter-actor is best known for his novelty songs, including the 1958 hit "The Purple People Eater" and under the name Ben Colder. His acting roles include a recurring stint as Pete Nolan on the TV series Rawhide . Among other things, he is credited as the voice of the so-called "Wilhelm scream".

One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.

One of wrestling's obscure figures, the NCAA All-American is best known for his brief stints in Central States Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling, and later worked as a referee. (There's no Kussing, by the way.)

Little known facts about some of the country's most notable leaders, from Abraham Lincoln to Alexander Hamilton.

Facts about six of the speakers who were present at the historic March on Washington on August 28, 1963, including Martin Luther King.

In a career that spanned over 40 years and genres such as bop and fusion, the saxophonist-composer and 12-time Grammy winner played with jazz legends Miles Davis and Art Blakey, and recorded more than 20 albums as a bandleader.

Fast facts about Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, who co-starred in the 1954 film White Christmas and headlined radio's Crosby – Clooney Show .

The two-time WWF Tag Team Champion was part of the Hart wrestling family through marriage to his wife Ellie Hart, teaming with various members (including brother-in-law Bret Hart) throughout his career.

The televangelist and author was principally known for presiding over his Hour of Power television program, from its debut in 1970 until he stepped down in 2006.

The stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker is known for his 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds , though he starred in several other action films as well. He was killed in an accident while filming Gone in 60 Seconds 2 (which was never completed) in 1989. His widow, Denice Shakarian Halicki, produced the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds in 2000 with Jerry Bruckheimer, with Nicolas Cage as the star.

Fast facts about the media icon.

Fast facts about Bing Crosby and fellow crooner Rudy Vallée.

Known for his enormous size and unique personality, the six-foot-ten wrestler, born Stan Frazier, was a mainstay in WWF during the 1980s, and in the territorial system worked under several different names including Plowboy Frazier, The Giant Rebel, and Big Tex.

The businessman, entrepreneur, and waterskier (real name George Blair) was known for his barefoot waterskiing and signature yellow "banana"-like wetsuits. He learned how to waterski with his bare feet at the age of 46.

Considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time, the veteran sportscaster was the longtime voice of the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fast facts about legendary crooners Vic Damone and Bing Crosby.

Fast facts about the wrestling icon.

One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.

Everything you need to know about the beloved pageant.

The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protege of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.

Fast facts about music icons Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, both of whom shared the screen in the film High Society .

On July 29, 2018, three of the biggest stars in wrestling died within hours of each other: Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher, and Brickhouse Brown. Correction: It was five years ago Saturday (July 29) that we lost Volkoff, Brown and Brian Christopher (Brian Christopher Lawler).

Often considered to be one of the worst films ever made, Mommie Dearest , about the life and career of actress Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway), was known for not only all the unfolding drama during the film but behind the camera as well.

Fast facts about the trailblazing television icon.