Significa #4

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1. In the late 1970's and early 1980's one of our number left the profession to become A STAND-UP COMIC on television. Although his career was relatively short, because of his untimely death, his name may not be a household word, however, his humor often related to the days of being a professional musician/hornist. Whenever he was interviewed on television and allowed latitude to talk about his previous life, he was most commending and often agreed with the famous author George Plimpton about the horrors and nervousness of a musician's/hornists life. He was a regular guest on late night talk shows, participated in many game shows (In my opinion was the only funny man) and did some acting such as, I think, a Love Boat," or similar stuff. I am certain, had he lived longer he would have been one of the most popular comics around New York and Hollywood. I would estimate that he was in his middle to late 30's when he began his second career and may have played in Detroit. I honestly cannot remember for sure. Is that all one sentence? No matter-WHAT WAS HIS NAME? [If you are desperate, think of a rising comic with telltale leukoplakia on his lips]

   Milton Kamen-A wonderful, jolly man who had a keen interest in horns, music and comedy. I spent an evening with him many years ago, when he was first experiencing popularity. If you are interested, I will write you about my experience. Also Jim Decker has personal knowledge of Milton. He may also be persuaded to share some, if asked.

   Winners:

   • Da Bear Barry Benjamin -First-His e-mail was waiting with this correct answer by the time I woke up in the morning of the game. The question was released by telephone at midnight PDT.
   • Margaret Truzkowski-Winner-e-mailed me later the same day.
   • Jim Decker -Winner-He should have checked his mail the day before. I knew that he would know the answer to this one. He was just a little slow with his mouse button.

2. Place: Tallahassee Florida-International Horn Workshop

   A horn was ceremoniously smashed (a la MASH). Whom did this ill-fated horn offend and what were the circumstances? (99 words or less)

   Kendell Betts-Crushed the offending horn for missing critical notes, much to the delight of the audience. (Also to the horror of others, who took it more personally). The question had nothing to do with MASH. Coincidentally, I was going to use the MASH bit in a future Trivia.

   • Winner-Brian Brown -First to respond
   • Winner-Heather -Second to respond.
   • Winner-A.M. Lorraine Fader -Third to respond

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