James Van Der Beek’s Legacy: 12 Moments That Made TV Feel Personal

James Van Der Beek made TV feel personal, then reinvented himself with wit and range. Explore 12 defining moments from Dawson’s Creek onward.

James Van Der Beek made TV feel personal, then reinvented himself with wit and range. Explore 12 defining moments from Dawson’s Creek onward.

Mickey Lolich built a Tigers legacy on big-game courage and rare endurance. Explore 12 defining moments, including his historic 1968 World Series.

Chuck Negron helped give Three Dog Night its unmistakable sound. Explore 12 defining moments from “One” to “Joy to the World.”

Catherine O’Hara made comedy feel specific, fearless, and deeply human. Explore 12 defining moments from SCTV to Schitt’s Creek.

William Foege helped shape the strategy that eradicated smallpox. Explore 12 defining moments in his remarkable global-health legacy.

Valentino Garavani shaped haute couture with craft, color, and timeless glamour. Explore 12 defining moments in his extraordinary fashion legacy.

Claudette Colvin’s 1955 bus protest and role in Browder v. Gayle helped overturn bus segregation. Explore 12 defining moments in her legacy.

John Forté moved from violin to hip-hop, landmark Fugees work, solo records, advocacy, and mentorship. Explore 10 defining moments in his legacy.

Bob Weir helped turn the Grateful Dead’s open-ended sound into a lasting American musical language. Explore 12 defining moments in his remarkable legacy.

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