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Michael Ontkean Biography

Michael OntkeanactorBorn: 1/24/1946?Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia A former child actor, Ontkean gained fame for his role in the TV police drama The Rookies (1972–74). He created a memorable…

William Hanna Biography

William HannacartoonistBorn: 7/14/1910Birthplace: Melrose, New Mexico pioneering animator who, with his partner, Joseph Barbera, masterminded the cartoon characters Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, and…

Steeplechase Racing Winners Through the Years

Champion Horses Annual horse of the year since 1956 based on vote of the National Turf Writers Association and other selected media. Multiple winners: Lonesome Glory (5); Flatterer (4); Bon…

Brewer's: High Falutin

or Hifaluten. Tall talk. (Dutch, verlooten, high-flown, stilted.) “The genius of hifaluten, as the Americans call it ... has received many mortal wounds lately from the hands of satirists…

Brewer's: Clinker

(Humphrey). Hero of Smollett's novel so called. The general scheme of Oliver Twist resembles it. Humphrey is a workhouse boy, put out apprentice; but being afterwards reduced to great want…

Brewer's: Longevity

The oldest man of modern times was Thomas Carn, if we may rely on the parish register of St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, where it is recorded that he died in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, aged…

Craig Claiborne 2000 Deaths

Craig ClaiborneAge: 79 food journalist who served as The New York Times food critic and editor from 1959 to 1987. In that post, he devised an often copied ratings system and became one of the…

1966 Academy Awards

The 1966 Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1967 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.Best PictureAlfie, Lewis Gilbert, producer (Paramount)A Man for All Seasons, Fred Zinnemann,…

Members of the U.S. Senate, 115th Congress

The members of the U.S. Senate in the 114th Congress are listed below. Dates in left column indicate term in office; birth years are given in parentheses after party affiliation. All terms are for…

Twin Falls Idaho

Director:Michael PolishWriters:Mark and Michael PolishSony Pictures Classics; 110 minutes; RRelease:7/99Cast:Mark Polish, Michael Polish, Michele Hicks Twin Falls Idaho pairs together real-…