Jimmy Carter about Forrest Gump: A lesser actor would have been branded by this character forever! Tom was able to move in, move on and add to his resume. Next to Billy Bob’s character in Slingblade, can you think of a more copied voice or folks trying to talk like Forrest? Pretty is as pretty does right? This guy is the best all around actor of my generation!

Folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton wrote this lament in the sixties. It was perhaps his best-known song and was made famous in its day by singers such as Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Joan Baez, as well as the groups Peter, Paul and Mary and the Kingston Trio.

"Free Fallin'" is the opening track from Tom Petty's 1989 solo debut album, "Full Moon Fever." It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

A young Johnny Depp stars in this music video for the song "Into the Great Wide Open" from American rock band Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

Tom Petty had one of the biggest successes of his career with this song and its message of defiance and resilience. It was released on the studio album Full Moon Fever, which featured members of his band The Heartbreakers and some notable guest musicians. Look for Beatles guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr appearing in the video!

Outtake from the Film “Tommy,” directed by Ken Russell, featuring Roger Daltrey singing The Who song “I’m Free.”

Tones and I is the stage name of Australian singer Toni Watson, who had to battle her way to make it in the music business, writing music, busking, and building an online following for years before she finally achieved her dreams. This song is part of the soundtrack for the film "True Spirit," which is about a young woman who sails around the world alone.

A Saturday Night Live sketch featuring Toonces, a cat who can drive—somewhat. Actors Steve Martin and Victoria Jackson play his owners, and send him off to take the driving test. Kevin Nealon plays the unfortunate official at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A famous singer arrives at the Top Notch Travel Agency. The boss and his staff make introductions.

Marie asks Giorgio Moretti for his personal information, most of which she already knows.

Four work colleagues all have very different ideas for what they should do together on the weekend. Fortunately, with the help of a friendly waitress with strong opinions, they finally settle on a plan that appeals to almost everyone.

Paul gives complicated directions to a lady who is looking for the Rose Cinema, but does he really know where it is? This video is excellent for learning to give and receive directions in English.

Top Notch TV interviews people about the kinds of music they listen to, and how and when they like to listen to it. Learn to ask about likes and dislikes, talk about what kind of music you enjoy, and say how often you do certain activities.

Topsy and Tim give us a countdown of their favorite things about Christmas. The twins are featured on the BBC's CBeebies, a TV channel for pre-schoolers.

U.S. rock group Toto struck musical gold in the 1980s with this catchy tune. The song's groove and instrumentation came first, then David Paich wrote the lyrics based on impressions of Africa from what he had seen in news reports on TV and from missionaries he had known as a student.