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Samuel L. Jackson Biography

Samuel L. Jackson actorBorn: 12/21/1948Birthplace: Washington, D.C.   Film actor best known for his role as a Bible-thumping hit man in Pulp Fiction (1994). Although he had already appeared in…

1996 Beach Volleyball Medalists

Men: 1. Karch Kiraly & Kent Steffes, USA def. 2. Mike Dodd & Mike Whitmarsh, USA (12-8, 12-5); 3. John Child & Mark Heese, CAN def. Joao Brenha & Miguel Maia, POR (12-5, 12-8).…

1987–1988 Emmy Awards

thirtysomethingArchive PhotosOutstanding Drama Seriesthirtysomething (ABC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesRichard Kiley, A Year in the LifeOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama…

Timeline: Women in Sports, Part 2

From Mt. Olympus to Cooperstown, N.Y. by Chris Frantz Back: B.C. to the 1950s • 1960s • 1970s • 1980s • 1990s • 2000s 1960 Wilma Rudolph winning at the…

Judge Sarah T. Hughes

The Question: Who swore in Lyndon Johnson? The Answer: On Nov. 22, 1963, after President Kennedy was shot in Dallas, Vice President…

Dilbert

UPNMidseason ReplacementMonday 8:00–8:30 p.m.Voices of:Chris Elliott, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Hoffman, Gordon Hunt, Larry Miller and Daniel Stern Based on Scott Adams' comic strip, Dilbert…

Gene Benson Biography

Gene BensonAge: 85 Negro Leagues outfielder of the 1940's who mentored a young Jackie Robinson before Robinson broke baseball's racial barrier; debuted with the Philadelphia Stars in 1937 but…

Tony Williams

Tony Williams jazz drummer   Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians in the last 50 years, Williams's bold experimental improvisations helped shape fusion. He worked with Jackie…

Larry Doby 2003 Deaths

Larry DobyAge: 79 Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first black player in the American League. He joined the Cleveland Indians just 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson debuted…

Pulitzer Prizes: Specialized Reporting

1985Randall Savage and Jackie Crosby (Macon [Ga.] Telegraph and News)1986Andrew Schneider and Mary Pat Flaherty (Pittsburgh Press)1987Alex S. Jones (New York Times)1988Walt Bogdanich (Wall…