Benjamin Franklin  was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, and a carriage odometer. He formed both the first public lending library in America and the first fire department in Pennsylvania.  

A political cartoon by Franklin urged the colonies to join together during
the French and Indian War.

Holland Taylor’s long acting career began in the theater. She 
appeared in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions
from 1960 to 1980. Taylor has been nominated four times for her
role as Evelyn Harper, Charlie and Alan’s mother in the CBS-TV
sitcom series Two and a Half Men.

Holland Taylor with Charlie Sheen in a scene from Two and a Half Men

Holland Taylor shown here on stage in a one-person show as late 
Texas Governor Ann Richards.

Actor Billy Gray is best known for his role as James “Bud” Anderson Jr.
in the television sitcom Father Knows Best. The show ran from October 3,  
1954 till May 23, 1960. It began on NBC-TV and concluded on CBS-TV.

The Amazing Kreskin, above, had his name legally changed from
George Joseph Kresge. He had a syndicated TV series from 1971
to 1975 (The Amazing World of Kreskin) and appeared on the
Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 61 times from 1970 to 1980.
Kreskin is active today performing live and appears regularly 
on television in New York City.

Kreskin is seen here, on the right, with Johnny Carson and  
Ed McMahon on The Tonight Show. 

Actor/Comedian Larry Storch is best known for his role as Cpl.
Randolph Agarn from F Troop on ABC-TV from 1965 to 1967. He
is also known for his voice-over work with many cartoon shows.