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Biographies: Selected Comedians

Selected Comedians Bud Abbott and Lou Costello See also Women Comediennes People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links American Film Institute's 100 Funniest Movies Movie…

Entertainment Biographies: O

OasisKate O'Beirne Merle OberonPatrick O'BrianConan O'BrienCarroll O'ConnorChris O'DonnellRosie O'DonnellSandra OhMaureen O'HaraGary OldmanLena OlinSir Laurence OlivierEdward James…

1996 Academy Awards

The 1996 Academy Awards were presented March 24, 1997 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles.Best PictureThe English Patient, Saul Zaentz, producer (Miramax)Fargo, Ethan Coen, producer (…

1960 Olympics

RomeTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldBoxingGymnasticsSwimmingTeam SportsBoxingCanoeingCyclingEquestrianFencingGymnasticsModern PentathlonRowingShootingWeightliftingFreestyle…

2005 George Polk Awards

The George Polk Awards in Journalism, administered by Long Island University, honors excellence in print and broadcast journalism. The award was esablished in 1949 and named for CBS correspondent…

Brewer's: Jerrymander

(See Gerrymander.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894JerseyJerry Sneak A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…

Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Turf Distance: 13/8 miles (1999-2000); 11/4 miles (since 2001).Year Winner (Margin)Time Jockey Trainer 2nd place 3rd place1999Soaring Softly (3/4)2:134/5 Jerry BaileyJames J…

Major Stakes Races: 1997

1997DateRaceTrackMilesWinnerJockeyPurseJan. 5Spectacular Bid B.C. Stakes*Gulfstream6 FConfideMike Smith$75,000Jan. 18Holy Bull Stakes*Gulfstream11/16Arthur L.John Velazquez100,000Jan.…

Brewer's: Tom, Dick, and Harry

A set of nobodies; persons of no note; persons unworthy notice. Jones, Brown, and Robinson are far other men: they are the vulgar rich, especially abroad, who give themselves airs, and…

Brewer's: Tom Tug

A waterman. In allusion to the tug or boat so called, or to tugging at the oars. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Tom and JerryTom Tidler's Ground A B C D…