Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success.... read full bio
Ronald Vincent ""Ron"" Jaworski is a former NFL quarterback and currently an NFL analyst on ESPN. He is also CEO of Ron Jaworski Golf Management, Inc., and manages golf courses in southern New Jersey, northeast Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He also owns part interest in the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Jaworski has been nicknamed ""Jaws"". Jaworski was... read full bio
A production show recreating the legendary performances of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra (circa 1960s), utilizing the finest in celebrity impersonators. When you think of Vegas, a few iconic images come to mind. There’s the showgirl, in all her finery and rhinestones; or the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada” sign; or Bugsy Siegel and Howard Hughes,... read full bio
Roma Downey gained the role of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis in the mini series A Woman Named Jackie which went on to win the emmy award that year. Eventually, this led to her most famous role, as the Angel Monica" on the CBS hit Touched by an Angel, which ran from 1994 to 2003, which starred opposite Della Reese. For... read full bio
Rick Mears is a retired American race car driver. He is one of three men to have won the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race four times (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991), and the current record-holder for pole positions in the race with six (1979, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991). Mears is also a three-time CART national champion (1979, 1981 and 1982).... read full bio
Robert Parish is a former American basketball player who played as a center. He played for the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Chicago Bulls. He was known for his incredible skills at defense and jump shooting, and was even inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also named as one of the... read full bio
When Roscoe Orman joined the cast of Sesame Street as Gordon in 1974, he became part of one of the first African American families on television. Over three decades later, as a beloved actor, he remains an enduring inspiration to generations of children and adults of all races, ages, and social classes. Ormans real life isnt all that different from... read full bio
Richard Thomas is an esteemed actor known for his remarkable versatility and inspiring performances. His name is synonymous with integrity, and he has consistently aligned himself with quality projects throughout his career. Thomas was born into a family of world-class talent, as both of his parents were dancers with the prestigious New York City Ballet and owned the New York... read full bio
Rudy Gatlin and his brothers while mixed with school, sports and church. College separated them except for holidays and summer appearances until they converged on Nashville. The Gatlin Brothers recorded numerous CD's and toured extensively throughout the United States playing sold out concerts, fairs and Las Vegas. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) honored them with awards for Single of... read full bio
Ray Wylie Hubbard is a legendary songwriter and performer who has made a lasting impact on the Americana music scene. He emerged in the 1970s as part of the progressive country vanguard in Texas, alongside Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, bringing a new level of rock 'n' roll energy to traditional country music. Hubbard is best known for authoring the... read full bio
Robert Kuttner is a founding co-editor of The American Prospect and a contributing columnist to Business Week's ‘Economic Viewpoint’. His editorial column on political economy originates in the Boston Globe, and is syndicated nationally by The Washington Post to about twenty major daily papers. He also writes columns for the Huffington Post. His commentaries are heard on National Public Radio... read full bio
Robin L. Smith is a national television personality, best-selling author, ordained minister, keynote speaker, and licensed psychologist. Her relationship book, Lies at the Altar-The Truth about Great Marriages was a New York Times bestseller. Whether on television, addressing one of her convention or seminar audiences or preaching a sermon, Dr. Robin," as she is affectionately called, is best known for... read full bio
Rumours have a long history of entertaining audiences from all over Canada and the United States. They are the original, most successful, and longest running Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute in Canada. They have had the honour and joy to perform at countless numbers of festivals, theatres, casinos, charitable events, corporate functions. The band has grown into an even more streamlined... read full bio
Regina Belle burst onto the scene with the jazzy single So Many Tears". She later climbed the charts with hits like "Baby Come To Me" and "Make It Like It Was". Most notable, however, was her four-time Grammy Award winning duet with Peabo Bryson, "A Whole New World", the theme song to the Walt Disneys animated feature, Aladdin. In addition... read full bio
While Ricky Jay has long been considered one of the worlds great sleight-of-hand artists, his career is further distinguished by the remarkable variety of his accomplishments as an author, actor, historian, and consultant. ... read full bio
RhythmEvolution is a spectacular multicultural choreographed and customized sequenced music show featuring internationally renowned Percussionist and DrumJungle Inc. Producer Daniel de los Reyes along with world class Drummers, Percussionists, Dancers, and Singers performing a heart-pumping fusion of Authentic World Rhythms, Vocals, and Dance.... read full bio
When the checkered flag fell at the final race of the 2005 season, many believed veteran driver Ricky Rudd had competed in his final NEXTEL Cup Series race. While Rudd took a year away from NASCARs hectic 36-race schedule, he never lost the desire to participate at the highest level of stock car racing. As the 2006 season came to... read full bio
Roy Hargrove, widely recognized as one of top improvising trumpeters, has not only wowed crowds throughout the world as he leads what is arguably the hardest working and most exciting band in jazz, but has also impressed critics who award him high scores in polls. In addition, Hargrove has been involved in a number of side projects, ranging from T.... read full bio
Internationally revered and respected Rick Hansen showed the world that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome. Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour captured the hearts and minds of millions of people everywhere. Faced with every obstacle from blinding snowstorms to endless mountain ranges and uncompassionate political borders, Rick gave his all, and emerged triumphant. Rick Hansen inspires... read full bio
Robert Horry is a retired professional basketball player, who is now a commentator on Time Warner Cable SportsNet. He played sixteen seasons in the National Basketball Association, winning seven championships. He is one of only two players to have won NBA championships with three different teams. He earned the nickname Big Shot Rob because of his clutch shooting in... read full bio
