The California band was often known more for their conflicts than their hit songs.

The actress was already guest-starring as a waitress named Ursula on "Mad About You" when the role of Phoebe came along and producers scrambled to create a connection.

Evidence suggests the children's book author modeled the Lorax after the mustachioed patas monkey he observed while in Africa.

The movie was originally conceived as a dark, gritty drama and when a new director signed on to the film, Roberts had to fight to keep her part.

The first lady refused to see all but a select group of visitors and feuded with officials from Springfield, Illinois, over the president’s burial site.

The Oscar-winning film almost looked very different, with several other actors, including Gwenyth Paltrow and Matthew McConaughey, in the running for the lead roles.

Parton made her film debut in the workplace comedy after costar Jane Fonda told the country singer she could write the movie's theme song.

Her perfect curls and cutesy ways turned her into the biggest child star in Hollywood history, but she made her greatest impact during her two decades as a politician.

The punk rock icon and his girlfriend shared the plunge into the excesses of the lifestyle, until he was charged with her murder in October 1978.

After the death of the actor who played Coach, Harrelson joined the show, invigorated the cast with his youthful zest and quickly won over audiences.

Get to know the space explorers played by Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon in the Oscar-winning film.

The Bard churned out 'King Lear,' 'Macbeth' and 'Antony and Cleopatra' as London reeled from the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and an outbreak of the bubonic plague the following year.

The iconic hairstyle helped make her a cultural icon in the ‘90s, but the actress said she would rather shave her head than wear it again.

Isolated during the Great Plague of London, the philosopher engaged in the groundbreaking discoveries that marked his "year of wonders."

The New York City couple were executed for conspiracy to commit espionage in 1953, sparking decades of conspiracy talk that produced new twists in the 21st century.

As the second World War raged, then-Princess Elizabeth rallied to the cause and enlisted in the military, helping boost the morale of the British people.

The feminist icon posed as a cocktail waitress at New York City’s famed Playboy Club in 1963 — bunny ears and all.

One of the most famous figures in medical history, the nurse's groundbreaking achievements in handwashing, hygiene and sanitation helped revolutionize medicine.

The Swedish singers found inspiration and love from one another and pulled together to become one of the best-selling pop acts of the 1970s.

Never-ending rehearsals, performances, bus rides and hotel rooms were the norm for a young Donny and Marie and their musical siblings.

The British-American actress became as well known for her string of marriages as her hit films.

The president divided the international community and angered a contingent of American athletes with his attempt to punish the Soviet Union.

The show's groundbreaking storyline marked the first time a primetime series portrayed the lead character contemplating an abortion.

Right in the midst of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s reign, he was called to serve his country.