One director called Jean Peters one of the greatest film sirens of all time, but she just wanted to play gritty roles. While her best bud Marilyn Monroe took all the glamorous parts, Peters was in her own world playing unconventional roles like pirates and a woman who lived in a swamp. When she met and married billionaire Howard Hughes, she put Hollywood behind her and became wrapped up in his bizarre and isolated world. Only a ferocious woman like Peters could find the strength to claw her way out.

As far as TV goes, there was nothing squarer than the 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch. But behind the scenes was quite a different story. Forbidden secrets, angry feuds, and legendary on-set hookups fueled the drama. And when the show ended after five seasons, like a virus, it would not let go of these actors.

Joey Bishop was the comedian, actor, and TV show host who warmed up audiences before his fellow Rat Pack members crooned their way into their hearts. But a feud between Bishop and Frank Sinatra sent him packing from the pack. His exile from the infamous Rat Pack came with consequences.