Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum was invented by one of Hollywood’s greatest beauties. An Associate Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court was also known by millions as a Purple People Eater. A record 11 Academy Awards were given to a film based on a book written by a Civil War general. Who were these people? In this episode, we explore 6 individuals who had surprising hidden talents that were wildly different from what they were ultimately known for.
Episode Edits:
- Alan Page played in the NFL for 14 seasons. 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 3 years with the Chicago Bears.
- Ben-Hur was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 11.
Episode Resources:
Books
- Hedy’s Folly by Richard Rhodes
- Ecstasy and Me: My Life as a Woman by Hedy Lamarr
- Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill
- Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs and Minnie Churchill
- Lewis Carroll: A Biography by Morton N. Cohen
- Alice in Wonderland: All Four Books by Lewis Carroll
- All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page by Bill McGrane
- Hirohito: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History
- The Sword and The Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace by Ray E. Boomhower
- Ben-Hur: A Tale of The Christ by Lew Wallace
Film
- Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
- Samson and Delilah (1949) – with Hedy Lamarr
- Alice in Wonderland (2010) – Tim Burton Version
- Ben-Hur (1959) - with Charlton Heston
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