Some of the greatest film classics of the 1970s actually lost money during their theater run.

Since the Star Wars movies came along, it's easy to forget that the 70s already boasted some of the strangest and most imaginative movies ever put on screen.

1980s box-office flops found new life in video stores, becoming cult favorites through VHS rentals, rewatches, and word of mouth.

The Lord of the Rings movies are full of awesome Easter eggs, but there’s one perfect one even die-hard fans tend to miss.

Before streaming, viewers sometimes waited years for two television characters to figure things out romantically. These are the best 1990s couples.

Before streaming made everything available at any hour, families had one chance to catch their favorite Christmas specials.

In the 1970s, variety shows were essential viewing, and they could feature live moments that audiences never saw coming in a million years. Often these moments were a delightful surprise, while others...haven't aged particularly well. But either way, in the 1970s, live television was always unpredictable—and that's what made it so great.

In television interviews, people usually talk about their experiences and opinions in a cool, collected manner. They can, however, occasionally get chaotic and draw in viewers.

For decades, Warren Beatty seemed almost synonymous with bachelorhood. Then Annette Bening walked into his life during Bugsy...

Dean Martin was the “King of Cool”—crooner of smooth songs, Rat Pack wild man, and the guy who always had a drink in hand. But here’s the twist: that wasn’t the real Dean Martin. Behind the smoky stage persona was a shockingly different man.

Robin Williams gave Disney one of its most unforgettable characters when he voiced the Genie in Aladdin. But behind the laughter was a bitter dispute that left the comedian feeling betrayed by the very studio he'd helped make a fortune. Disney even gave him a Picasso painting worth a reported $1 million, but the extravagant gift couldn't make things right. Years later, after Williams' passing, the studio honored him with a touching tribute that brought their complicated history full circle.

Talent matters in Hollywood, but so does someone opening the right door. Some future stars were discovered in restaurants; others benefited from a timely call, recommendation, or unexpected kindness. These 26 stories reveal famous faces who made other careers possible.