The two-time gold medalist and Emmy-winning commentator transformed the sport into a ratings powerhouse.

She has hits with songs like "Paper Roses" and served as a spokesperson for Florida orange juice before her career came crashing down.

The Tony winner starred in Neil Simon's 'Last of the Red Hot Lovers' and 'Broadway Bound' and was a tireless advocate for women's rights: "I had a commitment."

Also selected for preservation this year: ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,’ ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Mi Familia,’ ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ ‘The Miracle Worker,’ ‘Common Threads’ and ‘My Own Private Id...

The world's most famous mentalist was a regular on Carson and applied "the power of positive thinking."

His credits in Hollywood included ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ ‘New York, New York,' ‘Maude,’ ‘Dynasty’ and ‘The Love Boat.’

A documentary celebrating the life and work of legendary animation sculptor Kent Melton.

A former 'Tonight Show' head writer and "Dueling Banjos" performer, he and Woody Allen also partnered on 'Sleeper' and two other films.

The singer, dancer and actress won Tonys for her turns in 'Pal Joey' and 'No, No, Nanette' and starred in 'Mame,' 'Sweet Charity' and 'The Pajama Game.'

He starred on the first 'Twilight Zone' and appeared on the big screen in 'The Rainmaker,' 'Giant' and 'The Sons of Katie Elder.'

He and boyhood friends Jerry and David Zucker got their start with 'The Kentucky Fried Movie,' and they also were behind 'Top Secret!' and 'Ruthless People.'

He also did some acting and was a singer in a band that had a Top 40 hit, "Naturally Stoned," in 1968.