TV USA Notables Challenge: April Fools (April 2024)

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April 1st is April Fools' Day! What better way to celebrate this whacky day that by honoring some of television's wackiest comedians.

This month's challenge differs slight from our previous challenges in two ways. First, we couldn't decide who to cut, so we've included 50 profiles rather than the usual 40. And second, every one of these profiles is unconnected form the Big Tree, whereas usually we run about 50/50.  

Remember, the WikiTree Connect-a-Thon weekend begins April 12th, so you may want to save some of your connection for then. But you can always do some preliminary research in advance. That is, of course, assuming you've signed up for the Thon. If not, head over to their G2G post to do so. I'll be hosting the Globetrotters Team again this season, and we could certainly use some more volunteers.  

As always, this month's task is to turn each of these notable profiles into a shining star of WikiTree. We need the help of Biobuilders, Sourcerers, DataDoctors, categorizers, Formatters, Proofreaders, PhotoFinders, and more. For those who prefer research over profile building, we also want to increase each of our Notables' CC7s, and of course we want to make sure each is connected to the Big Tree,

Remember, no contribution is too small, so jump in wherever you think you will have the most fun. Just remember to keep us posted on your accomplishments here on this G2G thread so that we can all share in the fun of your successes.

WikiTree profile: Space:TV_USA_Comedians
in The Tree House by David Randall G2G6 Pilot (358k points)
For those who would like to create profile links within their G2G posts, here are the steps"

- Within your post, highlight the name of the profile you'd like to link too.

- Click the "chain link" symbol at the top of the edit box (It's in the center to the right of the letter "A").

- A pop-up window will open. Add the entire profile URL in the URL box. (Be sure to use the entire URL starting with "www.")

- Click "OK" and you should be done.

If you get stuck, let me know.
I finallly saw your link instructions; they are very helpful.

Thanks

Dan Rowan is now connected!

In just nine days we have connected over half of this month's notables and have significantly increased the CC7 of several others. Great job everyone!

We have just passed the halfway point of the month and have made an amazing 33 connections! That leaves us with just 17 profiles still in need of connecting. Here they are:

John Banner

Fred Berry

Sid Caesar

Jean Carroll

Alvin Childress

Buddy Hackett

Jonathan Harris

Shirley Hemphill

Estelle Harris

Johnny Lee

Al Molinaro

Tim Moore

Richard Mulligan (now connected)

Charles Nelson Riley

Nick Stewart

Spencer Williams

Flip Wilson

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Alice Ghostley is connected.

by Elizabeth Schafer G2G6 Mach 4 (44.7k points)
edited by David Randall
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Phil Silvers should now be connected thru wife Jo-Carroll Dennison's step-mother.

Howard McNear is now connected thru his mother Inzetta Spencer

by Judith Fry G2G6 Mach 7 (78.8k points)
edited by David Randall
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I connected Margaret Ann (Peterson) Mancuso (1941-2022).

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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James Wade Hampton should show up as connected on the next update.

by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
edited by David Randall
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Cathryn Damon should also be connected now.

by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
edited by David Randall
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Seven connections in one day! That may be a record for us.
by David Randall G2G6 Pilot (358k points)
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Howard Terbell McNear (1905-1969) was connected just ahead of me; however, I was able to add many sources and completely rebuild the biography.

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by Ben Couch
Thanks Ben,

We do an amazing job of connecting profiles, but it's great when people also take the time to improve the profiles.
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Bob Cummings is connected.

by Elizabeth Schafer G2G6 Mach 4 (44.7k points)
edited by David Randall
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I added sources and a biography to the profile of Alan Grigsby Sues (1926-2011).

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by Ben Couch
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I managed to connect a tough one, Allan John Melvin (1923-2008). You need a road map to follow this one!

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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I added sources for Leonard (Buddy Hackett) Hacker.  I connected his parents, Philip Hacker-1625 and Anna Geller-287. THANKS DAVID. LOVE THESE NOTABLES.

by Anne Fiordalisi G2G6 Mach 6 (61.9k points)
edited by David Randall
Thanks Anne,

One of the highlights of my month is picking the profiles for these challenges. It's amazing how many great names still don't have WikiTree profiles.
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I connected Betty (Garrett) Parks (1919-2011).

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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I connected Florida (Friebus) Waring (1909-1988).

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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I just finished adding sources and revamping the bio for this one: Howard Jerome Morris 

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
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It was a nearly impossible task, and it goes through 3 living people; however, I did manage to get this one connected: Howard Jerome Morris 

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)
edited by David Randall
+10 votes

Gary Owens is now connected through his mother's family.

by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
edited by David Randall
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Also got Melody Patterson connected.

by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
edited by David Randall
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Alan Sues is now connected through his great-grandfather Francisco Murphy.

by Mike Burger G2G1 (1.1k points)
edited by David Randall
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I connected Robert J (Little) Mandan. For those interested, I also did a lot of work on his mother's profile.

by Ben Couch G2G6 Mach 2 (20.2k points)

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