Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones.

But perhaps the most understated yet slyest action came from photographer Miles Astray, who snuck a non-A.I. image into an A.I. competition—and won. Astray’s bronze award was rescinded once ...