Balcony Banter- Old Time Comedy
This comedian’s radio and TV persona was famously stingy, perpetually claimed to be 39, and was often teased about his violin playing.
Jack Benny
Known for her powerful contralto voice, this singer made “Stormy Weather” her signature song and starred in the 1943 film of the same name.
Lena Horne
These famous Swedish meatballs are traditionally served with a creamy gravy, potatoes, and this tart red berry sauce.
Lingonberries
Complete this Groucho Marx quip: “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a _____.”
member
The green pigment that allows plants to absorb energy from sunlight is known by this name.
chlorophyll
This husband-and-wife comedy team ended their television show with the line, “Say goodnight, Gracie.”
George Burns and Gracie Allen
Before becoming an international solo superstar, this diva sang lead for The Supremes on hits including “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “Stop! In the Name of Love.”
Diana Ross
Sweden’s famous smörgåsbord takes its name from the Swedish words for sandwich and this piece of dining furniture.
Table
This comedian famously joked, “I’m not afraid of death; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”
Woody Allen
This green sauce traditionally combines basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Pesto
This comedian created the characters Freddie the Freeloader and the Mean Widdle Kid and ended his TV show with “Good night and may God bless.”
Red Skelton
This Broadway legend originated the role of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! and won a Tony Award for the performance.
Carol Channing
These Swedish potatoes are sliced almost completely through into thin, accordion-like sections before being roasted until crisp.
Hasselback Potatoes
Complete this Mae West wisecrack: “When I’m good, I’m very good, but when I’m bad, I’m _____.”
Better
This Japanese powdered green tea is made by grinding specially grown tea leaves into a fine powder.
Matcha
This radio comedian was famous for the catchphrase “Wanna buy a duck?” and often traded insults with his wife, “Pookie.”
Joe Penner
This Broadway powerhouse originated the role of Mama Rose in Gypsy and later became famous to television audiences as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies.
Ethel Merman
This warm spice, also commonly found in chai tea, is frequently paired with cinnamon in Swedish baked goods.
Cardamom
Complete this W. C. Fields line: “I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the _____.”
food
This French liqueur, traditionally made by Carthusian monks, is so distinctive that a shade of green is named after it.
Chartreuse
This comedian portrayed the character Senator Claghorn on radio, whose mannerisms later helped inspire the cartoon character Foghorn Leghorn.
Kenny Delmar
Nicknamed “La Divina,” this legendary soprano became one of the 20th century’s most celebrated opera stars and was famous for roles such as Tosca and Norma.
Maria Callas
This root vegetable is commonly mashed with carrots and potatoes in traditional Swedish cooking and is sometimes called a “Swede” in Britain.
Rutabaga
Complete this classic George Burns line about aging: “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get _____.”
old
This green pigment made with arsenic became fashionable during the Victorian era despite its highly poisonous nature.
Scheele's Green