Violet Hensley Fiddler
“I can’t read music, so I just play the fiddle.”
From This is True for 16 August 2026
entertainment
TV, Film, and Music producers, directors, actors. Writers are under writing, and magicians, dancers, and musicians are under art.
Randy Mantooth Actor and medic proponent
He was “just an actor” but realized that what he played on TV affected real life in a dramatic way.
From This is True for 12 July 2026
Tom Dreesen Comedian
He and Tim Reid were “America’s first Black and white comedy team. History shows we were the last as well.”
From This is True for 21 June 2026
Sidney Kibrick The last of Our Gang
Kibrick was the last of the featured Our Gang movie short characters.
From This is True for 4 January 2026
Ronnie Rondell Stuntman
A stuntman, he’s best known for a gag that wasn’t for TV or the movies.
From This is True for 17 August 2025
Michael Ochs Archivist
He had a lot of photos coming across his desk. He kept them, and….
From This is True for 27 July 2025
Britt Allcroft Thomas promoter
It was because of Allcroft that Thomas the Tank Engine came to TV.
From This is True for 5 January 2025
Jeannette Charles Her pseudomajesty
Mrs. Charles made the most of the fact that she simply looked a lot like Queen Elizabeth II.
From This is True for 9 June 2024
Jeannie Epper Stunt woman
Not one of the greatest female stunt coordinators, one of the greatest period.
From This is True for 12 May 2024
Michael Cuscuna Jazz producer
Starting with a passion when he was 10, Cuscuna created a career like no other.
From This is True for 28 April 2024