Saturday, April 13, 2013

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 13, 2013: MORE REMEMBERANCES

They say that into each life, a little rain must fall. Unfortunately, we lost a couple of more famous people over this past week, so once again, a special edition of TRIVIA TIME, one for each person.

TRIVIA TIME: MARGARET THATCHER
Whether as a compliment or intended as an insult, many called the former Prime Minister of England "The Iron Lady". But how did the nickname actually come about?

TRIVIA TIME: ANNETTE FUNICELLO
When, where, and by whom, was Annette first discovered?

TRIVIA TIME: JONATHAN WINTERS
How did Jonathan Winters actually get his start in comedy?

We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX, and reveal the results of the April 6, 2013 Puzzle Corner, where we asked about the following famous people.

TRIVIA TIME: JANE HENSON
What was the most famous Muppet the late Mrs. Henson worked with?
Depending upon your opinion of Muppet Show forerunner Sam and Friends, Jane Henson prefered to work the background Muppets, especially in non-speaking roles.


TRIVIA TIME: ROGER EBERT
What simplistic movie ratings system, with fellow critic Gene Siskel, did Ebert develop?
A film received either a Thumbs Up or a Thumbs Down.


TRIVIA TIME: CARMINE INFANTINO
The Silver Age of comic books is accredited as the revival of the superhero genre. What character did Infantino draw to lead the way?
Barry Allen, The Flash.


TRIVIA TIME: GEORGE GLADIR
When Filmation Studios spun Sabrina the Teenage Witch away from The Archies Saturday morning program (back during the time of Sugar, Sugar) and gave the character her own show, who was she teamed up with?
The Groovy Ghoulies.


TRIVIA TIME: BOB CLARKE
Before having a distinguished career with Mad magazine, Clarke the artist worked in advertising  What was his most famous creation in that realm?

The Cutty Shark label.

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