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Ask Mr. Know-It-All By Gary Lee Clothier
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
Q: While checking in at an airport I saw a few bags with YTO airport identifier codes on their tags. My girlfriend also spotted the tags and wondered out loud what it meant. I suggested "You're The One," but she didn't believe me. Where were those bags heading? -- J.L.L., Wilmington, N.Y.
A: Those bags were going to Toronto. Most location identifiers starting with Y indicate a Canadian airport, like YUL for Montreal and YYC for Calgary, Alberta.
I must admit, your answer was a lot more fun than mine.
Q: Over the years my wardrobe has transitioned from polo shirts to henley shirts. What is the origin of that name? -- T.A., Naples, Fla.
A: A henley is a collarless pullover shirt that is split in the front to allow two or more vertical buttons. Originally worn only by men, the style has been translated into a garment that has become popular with women as well.
The shirt was named for Henley-on-Thames, England, where rowing crews wore this type of shirt as their uniforms during regattas throughout the 1800s. The uniform grew in popularity among rowers and non-rowers alike. Today, Henley continues to be a world-renowned center for rowing, hosting the Henley Royal Regatta each summer.
Some readers might remember the henley as a Wallace Beery shirt. Beery (1889-1949) was a popular actor who often wore this style of shirt.
Q: In the movie "Mamma Mia!" with Meryl Streep, did the actors do their own singing, or was it dubbed? -- J.M.C., Covina, Calif.
Q: "Mamma Mia!" was the best musical I've ever seen. I was surprised that none of the songs were nominated for an Academy Award. Why not? -- H.F., Flagstaff, Ariz.
A: In the 2008 film, all the cast sang their own songs.
Early in the production stage of the movie, the producers suggested including new material to qualify for the Academy Awards' original song category. Former ABBA members who were involved in the movie refused, so the film was ineligible for the Oscar, since all the songs had already been published.
Q: What can you tell me about newscaster Lesley Stahl? How old is she? Is she married? Does she have any children? How long has she been on "60 Minutes"? -- A.J.I., Coos Bay, Ore.
A: Lesley Rene Stahl was born Dec. 16, 1941, in Swampscott, Mass. She is a graduate of Wheaton College. She was a White House correspondent during the presidencies of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. She hosted several news programs before becoming a correspondent on "60 Minutes" in 1991. Stahl has won several Emmys in this position.
In 1977, Stahl married author Aaron Latham. They have one child, Taylor Stahl Latham. The couple currently lives in New York.
Q: I enjoyed the movie "Rachel and the Stranger," starring Loretta Young, William Holden and Robert Mitchum. Was it based on a book? Is it available on DVD? -- P.B., Centre, Ala.
A: "Rachel and the Stranger" is a black-and-white 1948 Western film based on the short story "Rachel" by Howard Fast. The film is available on DVD.
Q: I recently saw Dick Van Dyke on a TV talk show. I was surprised when he said there were words to the theme song for "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Would you please print the words? -- T.R.B., Bartonville, Ill.
A: Co-star of the show Morey Amsterdam wrote the words to the theme song, but they were not used. Here are the opening lines: So you think that you've got troubles? / Well, trouble's a bubble / So tell old Mr. Trouble to get lost!
By the way, the music was by Earle Hagen.
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