The rise and fall...and rise of Schlitzie, the lovable man-child performer from Tod Browning's cult film "Freaks." He lived to perform, until he was put in an institution and left to die. His persona earned him a place in Punk history when the Ramones recorded "Pinhead," dolls and jewelry were created in his image, and "American Horror Story: Freakshow" paid homage to him. According to sideshow lore, Schlitzie was one of the most beloved performers.

Schlitzie: One of Us

Gilbert Gottfried was world famous for his comedy, but most people didn't realize that he was also a very talent visual artist!  Inspired by his passing in 2022, his daughter, Lily Gottfried, made a documentary short about her father's hidden talent.

The Hidden Talent of Gilbert Gottfried

For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-spotted elevator operators.