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Cronquist, Arthur C.

(Encyclopedia) Cronquist, Arthur C.Cronquist, Arthur C.krŏngˈkwĭst, krŏnˈ– [key], 1919–92, American systematic botanist. He was the author of two introductory botanical textbooks, with Henry Allan…

Joyner-Kersee, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Joyner-Kersee, JackieJoyner-Kersee, Jackiejoiˈnər-kûrˈzē [key], 1962–, American track and field athlete, b. East St. Louis, Ill. One of the world's best all-around women athletes, she…

Gleason, Henry Allan

(Encyclopedia) Gleason, Henry AllanGleason, Henry Allanglēˈsən [key], 1882–1975, American botanist, plant geographer, and plant ecologist. His floristic studies of North American vegetation led to…

Robinson, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Robinson, Jackie (Jack Roosevelt Robinson), 1919–72, American baseball player, the first African-American player in the modern major leagues, b. Cairo, Ga. He grew up in Pasadena,…

Stewart, Jackie

(Encyclopedia) Stewart, Jackie (John Young Stewart), 1939–, Scottish automobile race driver. He began racing in 1961 and by 1973 had won 27 world championship Grand Prix victories. A dominant force…

Jackie

Written and directed by:Gip HoppeSets:David GalloCostumes:Susan SantoianLighting:Peter KaczorowskiSound:J. HagenbuckleOpened:11/97 at the Belasco TheaterCast:Margaret Colin, Bill Camp, Thomas…

Ralph and Alice Kramden

TV's gruff but loveable "Honeymooners" by David Johnson In the early 1950s, "The Honeymooners" appeared as a segment of The Jackie Gleason Show and became an instant success. In 1955,…

1954 Emmy Awards

Best Dramatic SeriesU.S. Steel Hour (ABC)Best Actor Starring in a Regular SeriesDanny Thomas, Make Room for DaddyBest Actress Starring in a Regular SeriesLoretta Young, Loretta Young ShowBest…

Art Carney

Art CarneyactorBorn: 11/4/1918Birthplace: Mt. Vernon, New York Carney is best-known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Ed Norton, Jackie Gleason's sidekick on the various incarnations of The…