When the then-29-year-old pitched the TV show to network execs, he described it as “a comedy show, frank and intelligent, for young, urban adults.”

When the ‘Golden Girls’ star isn’t on screen, she can be found bonding with animals of every kind — and fighting for their wellness.

When the guitarist walked out of the Fab Four, the "Wonderful Tonight" singer was the first choice to take over.

The director and journalist's love story began the moment they met and lasted until Nichols' death in 2014.

A spontaneous meeting of two powerhouse British musical acts in Switzerland created one of the most iconic songs in music history.

After his injury, the 'Superman' actor devoted his life fighting for medical advancements as he lived out his final years as a quadriplegic.

The rock band risked it all by washing their faces clean in a live reveal — only to go back to wearing makeup a decade later.

An over-reliance on psychedelic drugs drove the rock star from the bounds of reality and forced his bandmates to cut ties to keep their musical dreams alive.

The game show hostess is known for her sparkling smile. But underneath her grin, she’s dealt with unthinkable obstacles.

To prepare for portraying the Latin recording artist in the 1997 movie about her life, Lopez studied tapes, met the family — and even slept in Selena’s bed.

Here's a look back at some of the famous names who died this year.

The "I Love Lucy" actors had instant chemistry, but often struggled during their 20-year marriage.

Putting all his “new friends” in front of the camera was just one of the ways that the children’s television star showed he cared.

Fred and Joanne Rogers shared a long and loving relationship, which she continues to honor by carrying on his legacy after his 2003 death.

After getting a personal invite to a 1985 White House party, the "Grease" star dazzled the royal on the dance floor.

The minister-turned-host of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" found dual meaning in the digits that popped up on his scale every morning.

Deodorant, drunken antics and a breakup fueled the creation of the song that launched grunge into the mainstream and made the rocker a household name.

For more than 50 years, the country superstar has been married to a man who prefers to remain of the spotlight.

What started off as romantic turned into a decades-long friendship between the singer and her closest companion.

From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to a Golden Girl, our nation’s veterans have also conquered politics, the arts — and even space travel.

The up-and-coming songwriter and country music singer found common ground on a crossover classic that cemented both artists' reputations.

Despite many ups and downs — including two divorce filings — the pair still recorded some of the best duets in country music history.

The country singer tragically died five days before his illegitimate daughter, Jett, was born, and it took her more than 20 years to discover his identity.

The country star was supposed to be on the plane that crashed and took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper on February 3, 1959.