McMahon was born March 6, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan. Blessed with an unusually resonant voice, McMahon spent several summers working as a bingo announcer at various carnivals during high school. While studying electrical engineering at Boston College, he enrolled in the Navy's V-5 training program with hopes of becoming a Marine Corps fighter pilot. McMahon earned his wings in 1944, but spent most of World War II working stateside as an instructor and test pilot. After his discharge, he got his BA from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 1949.

McMahon's first foray into professional broadcasting came just after he graduated, when a Philadelphia radio station that was branching out into television hired him to serve as a producer and co-host for The Take Ten Show, a three-hour variety show. Over the next few years, McMahon appeared on a number of TV programs, most notably The Big Top, a circus show in which he played a clown. At one time in the early 1950s, McMahon was appearing on no fewer than 13 concurrently running programs on local Philadelphia television.

During the Korean War, McMahon was called into service and eventually earned six air medals. He returned to TV with several new efforts, including a late-night talk show, McMahon and Company. His breakthrough chance came in October 1958, when the producer of the New York-based ABC daytime quiz show Who Do You Trust? hired him as the show's announcer. It was on Who Do You Trust? that McMahon first worked with Johnny Carson, a rising young comic star who was the show's host.

Four years later, Carson was tapped to replace Jack Paar on NBC's late night talk show, The Tonight Show. Carson insisted McMahon come with him to NBC. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson first aired on October 1, 1962. For the next three decades, McMahon served as the show's announcer--with the trademark line "Heeeeeeere's Johnny!"--and the perfect chuckling foil for Carson's monologues and witty banter. First based in New York, then in Burbank, California, The Tonight Show became one of the best-loved programs in America. Even as Carson himself relied more and more on guest hosts during the 1980s, McMahon appeared nightly to perform his announcing duties and support the visiting hosts, who included Joan Rivers and Jay Leno.

Long before the final episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson aired on May 22, 1992, McMahon made a name for himself in other areas first as a pitchman for products as diverse as Budweiser, Breck Shampoo, and Sara Lee Kitchens, and later as host of the long-running syndicated talent show Star Search, which debuted in 1983. McMahon also became well-known for his role as spokesman (along with longtime friend Dick Clark) for American Family Publishers (not to be confused with Publishers' Clearinghouse) and its sweepstakes.

Source for biography: Biography.

Fawcett was born on February 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

She enrolled at the University of Texas in Austin, where she planned to study microbiology, but later changed her major to art.

During the 1960s, Fawcett guest starred on a number of popular television shows, while maintaining a lucrative career on the side as a model.

In 1969 she saw her screen debut in the French film "Love Is a Funny Thing," and in the early 1970s she began to find work in television movies.

Her big break came in 1976, when she was cast as one of three attractive female private eyes, who work for a mysterious, wealthy man, in "Charlie's Angels"

"Charlie's Angels" became the top-rated show of the 1976-77 season.

Her wholesome likeness spawned a cottage industry of merchandise, including one of the defining pieces of 1970s popular culture: the famous Farrah Fawcett poster. An estimated six million of these pictures were eventually sold, and Farrah's image also landed on T-shirts, lunch boxes, and more.

Farrah Fawcett may have been America's favorite calendar girl when she was on "Charlie's Angels," but her film career sputtered and crashed with "Somebody Killed Her Husband," "Sunburn" and "Saturn 3."

In 1981, Fawcett landed a role in the comedy "Cannonball Run," starring Burt Reynolds, and also that year starred in the made-for-television movie, "Murder in Texas."

Fawcett subsequently found her niche in made-for-TV movies, particularly those based on true stories, and was highly acclaimed for her role in the 1984 television movie, "The Burning Bed," an emotional tale of domestic abuse.

Fawcett began a long-term relationship with actor Ryan O'Neal in the early 1980s.

O'Neal, himself a 1970s sex symbol and the father of Fawcett's son, Redmond O'Neal, has been Fawcett's on-again, off-again companion for many years.

In September 2006 Fawcett was diagnosed with cancer. Four months later, she declared herself cancer free, but the disease returned in May 2007.

Source for biography: Fox News.

Jackson was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children. (brothers: Sigmund "Jackie", Toriano "Tito", Jermaine, Marlon, Steven "Randy", and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La-Toya Jackson

Michael began his musical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964. In these early years the Jackson 5, Jackie, Jermaine,Tito,Marlon and lead singer Michael played local clubs and bars in Gary Indiana and moving further afield as there talents grew and they could compete in bigger competitions. From these early days Michael would be at the same clubs as big talented stars of there days, such as Jackie Wilson and would be learning from them even back then. In 1968 the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five and from there they got an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits. The Jackson 5 recorded 14 albums and Michael recorded 4 solo albums with Motown.

The Jackson 5 stayed with Motown until 1976, wanting more artistic freedom they felt they had to move on and signed up with Epic. The group name Jackson 5 had to be changed as it was owned by Motown, so they reverted to The Jacksons as they had be known in the early days. Brother Jermaine married Berry Gordy's daughter and stayed with Motown. Youngest brother Randy joined in his place. The Jacksons had a number of hit records and in total made 6 albums between the years of 1976 and 1984.

In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy. It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones who was doing the score for the film.

Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US.

In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael was keen to use music video or short films as he called them to promote his singles from the album. He worked with the best directors and producers, using the latest technology and special effects.for the hit song 'Billie Jean' The short film 'Thriller' used the latest make-up artists technology combined with fantastic dancing and choreography, to produce a 14 minute video, with a start, a middle and an ending. So successful was this video that 'The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller' became the world's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales. In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar.

In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. The awards were for his work on the 'Thriller' album and his work on the narrative for the 'ET Storybook'.

On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael announced he was splitting from the group and going solo.

In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad', and launched his record breaking first solo world tour. 1988, Michael wrote his first autobiography talking for the first time on his childhood and his career. At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his success off of his 'Thriller' and 'Bad' albums.

In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contract and released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous'. He toured world again in 1992, taking his concerts to countries that had never before been visited by a pop/rock artist. Also Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world.

In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996.

1995 saw Michael release a fifth solo album, 'HIStory', which was a double album, first half new material and second half half greatest hits. Michael toured again over a legs covering a 2 year period. In between legs of the tour on November 14th 1996, Michael married for his second time to Debbie Rowe who was a nurse that Michael had met in the treatment of his skin pigment disorder. Together they had their first child Prince Michael Joseph Jackson jr born on February 13 1997 and a daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson born on April 3rd 1998. In 1997 Michael released the remix album 'Blood On The Dance Floor' which also contained 5 new song linked with a 38min film "Ghosts". This film Michael played 5 roles using the latest special effects and make-up artistry, combined with his dance and music.

In September, 2001 Michael celebrated his 30th anniversary as a solo artist with two concerts to be held in New York, USA. Many artists such as Whitney Houston, Usher, Destinys Child, Shaggy and many more performed there own and Michael Jacksons past songs. Michael then reunited with all of his brothers performed there biggest hits. Michael then went onto perform solo some of his biggest hits. In October 2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' so far releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World".

Source for biography: All Michael Jackson.

Mays was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Sto-Rox High School in 1977, he began his career as a salesman on the Atlantic City boardwalk, selling the Washmatik portable washing device to passersby. Working alongside other pitchmen, he developed his style of salesmanship.

Mays later traveled to home shows, auto shows, and state fairs across the United States for a period of twelve years, selling various maintenance products and tools, including cleaning products and food choppers.

Source for biography: Hollywood Memoir.