The strange history of the abridged version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ that cuts out the movie’s pivotal scene

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is loosely based on the 1943 short story “The Greatest Gift,” written by Philip Van Doren Stern.
Lions Wire

Statement of error and apology for reporting on Lions' Lem Barney

On Saturday, November 30, Lions Wire published an erroneous report about Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney. The report indicated that Barney had passed away. However ...
NFL

Pro Football Hall of Fame apologizes after incorrectly announcing death of Lem Barney

The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday apologized after it incorrectly announced that former Detroit Lions cornerback Lem Barney had died at the age of 80, citing "media sources associated with the ...
NBC Sports

Pro Football Hall of Fame announces that Lions Hall of Famer Lem Barney has died at 80

UPDATE: Two hours after announcing that Lem Barney had died, the Pro Football Hall of Fame sent out the following email: “Based on conflicting information regarding the reported passing of Lem Barney, ...