Franklin Hooper
At 89, he’s witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he’s using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.
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At 89, he’s witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he’s using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.
President George H.W. Bush celebrated his 85th birthday just as he did his 80th and his 75th. He went skydiving in a tandem rig to prove that “old guys can still do stuff.”
In 1972, decorated combat pilot and legendary aviator Joe Kittinger was shot down and imprisoned in the “Hanoi Hilton.” The man in the next cell was John McCain. For the first time, Kittinger speaks out on camera about their experiences.
Get on board — or get the heck out of the way! The American Cancer Society just rolled out a campaign aimed at educating the country’s top politicians about the need for funding to put an end to the disease.
Belting out country music tunes, Donna Fargo has more to sing about than just love and life — she’s got a political message to tell. The Grammy-Award winning music legend is taking her music to new levels.
Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he’s learned just how to become renowned himself.
Are you going through awards show withdrawal? Not to fear, GB VP Bill Shafer was just given a wonderful award. We sent a camera crew along to capture it. We didn’t have a choice — Bill ordered us to go!
Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he’s devoted his life to peace.
His biggest audience four years ago was a family of four looking for a new fridge. Now, he’s in demand worldwide, entertaining live audiences and TV audiences in the millions. Come along as John Morgan transforms his life with inspiration and imitation.
The unmistakable voice behind songs like “Dancing in the Streets” and “Nowhere to Run” is more powerful than it’s ever been.
GB VP Bill Shafer is invited to tell local leaders about the new faces of aging. Watch him shake up a normally dry county meeting.
Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.