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The Gin Game
By:D. L. CoburnDirector:Charles Nelson ReillySets:James NooneCostumes:Noel TaylorLighting:Kirk BookmanSound:Richard FitzgeraldOpened: 4/97 at the Lyceum TheaterCast: Julie Harris and Charles…Spencer, George John Spencer, 2d Earl
(Encyclopedia) Spencer, George John Spencer, 2d Earl, 1758–1834, British public official. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1780 but in 1783 inherited the earldom. In 1794, William Pitt…Nelson, river, Canada
(Encyclopedia) Nelson, river, c.400 mi (640 km) long, issuing from the northeast end of Lake Winnipeg, central Man., Canada, and flowing NE to Hudson Bay at Port Nelson. With the Bow–South…Portsmouth, city, England
(Encyclopedia) Portsmouth, city and unitary authority (2011 pop. 205,056), S England, on Spithead Channel. The city includes Portsea (naval station), Southsea (residential district and resort), and…Nelson, Wolfred
(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Wolfred, 1792–1863, Canadian rebel, b. Montreal. A brother of Robert Nelson, Wolfred served as a surgeon in the War of 1812. In 1827 he entered the Legislative Assembly of…50th Emmy Awards: Drama Acting Nominees
prev | lead roles | supporting roles | guest stars | next Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Andre Braugher: Homicide: Life on the Street David Duchovny: The X-Files Anthony Edwards: ER…Trafalgar, battle of
(Encyclopedia) Trafalgar, battle ofTrafalgar, battle oftrəfălˈgər [key], naval engagement fought off Cape Trafalgar on the SW coast of Spain on Oct. 21, 1805, in which the British fleet under Horatio…Parker, Sir Hyde
(Encyclopedia) Parker, Sir Hyde, 1739–1807, British admiral. In the American Revolution he broke (1776) the defenses of the Hudson River at New York City—an exploit for which he was knighted in 1779…Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount
(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758–1805, British admiral. The most famous of Britain's naval heroes, he is commemorated by the celebrated Nelson Column in Trafalgar Square, London…Nelson, Byron
(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Byron (John Byron Nelson, Jr.), 1912–2006, American golfer, b. Fort Worth, Tex. In 1926 he began playing golf as a caddie, and in 1932 he entered upon his professional career.…