Guest Author - Sandy Mullins
Here is a look at some of the celebrities and shows on Biography on A & E and the Biography Channel for December 16 - 31.
Peter Boyle
The late great comedian, who was a monk turned actor. You first might know him as the lovable monster in “Young Frankenstein” or the grumpy dad on “Everybody Loves Raymond”. Interviews included are Halle Berry, Ray Romano, Doris Roberts and . (Biography)
Tim LaHaye
Retired Evangelical pastor, he is one of the Religious Right’s most political activists. He is the author of the “Left Behind Series” and more that 50 non-fiction books.
Paris Hilton
One of the heirs to the Hilton Hotel fortune, Paris is a child of fame and fortune. Sometimes possibly more fame than she wants, even a new term was coined to describe her “celebutante”. Constantly in the news, one even was the video of her and an exboyfriend making love. Paris even had a reality TV series titled “The Simple Life”. (A&E)
LeAnn Rimes
At fourteen she had her first break with the Patsy Cline song, “Blue” which won her two Grammy for Best New Artist and Best Female County Vocal. She has had more that forty-two hit singles, done some acting and even wrote a children’s book titled “Jag”.
Doris Roberts
Star of “Everybody Loves Raymond, she had a long rise to stardom, with more than 20 years on Broadway. She studied with Sanford Meissner and Lee Strasberg, before heading to Hollywood and a string of small roles before hitting it big. (Biography)
Fred Rogers
Best known as the kindly neighbor in the long running PBS show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. Get to know a little more about the man who talked and taught our children and grandchildren. Interviews with: Laura Bush, LeVar Burton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Itzhak Perlman, and family members. (A&E)
Solomon
The third king of Israel, known for his wisdom. He was reported to have the first Temple built and the Israelites had a long period of security and prosperity. He was reported to have more than 700 wives and 300 concubines, which might have caused a little distraction.
Mike Tyson
Known at “Iron Mike” and ex-boxing champ, who had a fast rise to the heavy weight championship followed by a long decline. A look at his marriage to actress Robin Givins, a rape conviction and bitting of a bit of Evader Holyfield’s ear. Take a look at one of the boxing legends. (A&E)
Tiger Woods
One of the legends of golf, Tiger Woods was a child prodigy at golf, he was reported to start playing golf at six months. He has won many PGA tournaments and several Grand Slam victories. Interviews include he father Earl Woods, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, and Lance Armstrong. (A&E)
Happy Viewing!
