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Otto, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Hays in 'Airplane!' (1980).

10 Great ’80s Comedies You Can Stream Right Now

From Tom Hanks to Leslie Nielsen, you can find some of the most popular comedic stars of the ’80s on the streaming services of the 2020s.

Jake Rossen

Wallace Gough was one strong baby.

'Little Hercules': When 1940s Audiences Were Awed by Wallace Gough, World's Strongest Baby

in the 1940s, mighty tot Wallace could do chin-ups and climb ladders, all thanks to a "secret formula" added to his milk.

Jake Rossen

Put your Southern comfort cooking skills to the test.

Recreate Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Barbecued Pork, and More With ‘The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook’

You can now recreate the best food at Dollywood restaurants—cinnamon bread included—in your own kitchen.

Ellen Gutoskey



'Ha, ha, ha! Oh, that Pauly Shore!'

Minions, Murphy, and More: The 25 Highest-Grossing Comedies of All Time

No, 'Cocaine Bear' did not make the list.

Jake Rossen


Morton Downey Jr. in a typically subtle attempt at publicity.

A Mouthful: When 'The Morton Downey Jr. Show' Ruled the Airwaves

In the 1980s, provocative talk show host Morton Downey Jr. traded barbs (and fists) with guests. Then he took it a step too far.

Jake Rossen


Keanu Reeves stars in John Wick (2014).

12 Fully-Loaded Facts About John Wick

'John Wick,' the 2014 revenge thriller starring Keanu Reeves, started a film franchise full of bullets, chases, and plenty of ice baths for its leading man.

Jake Rossen


Morfydd Clark in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'

The 15 Best TV Shows to Stream on Amazon's Prime Video Right Now

From 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' to 'The Devil's Hour,' Amazon's streaming service has something binge-worthy for every taste.

Jake Rossen
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