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Word: cynicomedian (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Died. Ned Sparks (real name: Edward A. Sparkman), 73, sulphur-voiced, sourpuss cynicomedian (Lady for a Day, Imitation of Life), who once asked Lloyd's of London for $100,000 insurance against having a picture taken of him grinning ("I didn't get this wooden face by accident. It's been my trademark, and it's paid me well"); of an intestinal block; in Victorville, Calif...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Apr. 15, 1957 | 4/15/1957 | See Source »

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