Monday, September 30, 2019

6word Portrait: Truman Capote

Distinctive voice behind In Cold Blood.



Born 95 years ago today (d. 1984)

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

6word Portrait: Jerry Lee Lewis

"Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire"



Born this day in 1935



Saturday, September 28, 2019

6word Portrait: Ed Sullivan

Introduced many legends, including The Beatles



Born this day in 1901 (d. 1974)

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Friday, September 27, 2019

6word Portrait: Mike Schmidt

Phillies 3B legend hit 548 homers.



Born 70 years ago today.



Thursday, September 26, 2019

6word Portrait: Bryan Ferry

Suave lead singer of Roxy Music.



Born this day in 1945


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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

6word Portrait: Barbara Walters

Pioneering female TV journalist, celebrity interviewer



Born 90 years ago today 



Tuesday, September 24, 2019

6word Portrait: Joe Greene

Meanest member of the Steel Curtain.


Born this day in 1946



Monday, September 23, 2019

6word Portrait: Ray Charles

Great Brother Ray, "What'd I Say?"



Born this day in 1930 (d. 2004)

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

6word Portrait: Toni Basil

Sang "Mickey;" choreographed Heads, Bowie, movies



Born this day in 1943

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Saturday, September 21, 2019

6word Portraits: Bill Murray

Comedy icon, SNL, Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters



Born this day in 1950

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