Charles N. Elliott “Mark Trail” model
An outdoors columnist, Elliot was the model for the cartoon strip “Mark Trail”.
From This is True for 30 April 2000
writing
Book, TV & film writers, journalists, and songwriters who aren’t primarily performers
June Anderson Almquist Pioneering journalist
Almquist turned the “society” page in newspapers to a focus on issues facing women.
From This is True for 2 April 2000
Alex Comfort Joyful sex author
Comfort was the author of 1972’s The Joy of Sex.
From This is True for 26 March 2000
Nigel Tranter Writer
One of the most prolific modern Scottish writers.
From This is True for 9 January 2000
Harry Crane “Honeymooners” co-creator
Crane was the co-creator of Jackie Gleason’s classic sitcom, The Honeymooners.
From This is True for 12 September 1999
Thomas McMahon Science novelist
McMahon wasn’t sure if he was a novelist who was also a scientist, or a scientist who was also a novelist.
From This is True for 14 February 1999
Lucille Kallen TV comedy writer
Kallen was the model for the Sally Rogers character on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
From This is True for 17 January 1999
Ramchandra Narayanji Dwivedi Master poet
Better known as Pradeep, a Hindi poetry master.
From This is True for 13 December 1998
Cleveland Amory Curmudgeonly author
Amory was the Curmudgeon who was known for his cat.
From This is True for 11 October 1998
Marshall Barer Lyricist
Barer’s words launched the careers of a comic genius, and a mouse.
From This is True for 23 August 1998