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Curious George first appeared in 1942, and the inquisitive little monkey achieved immediate popularity. The Reys wrote six more Curious George stories before 1966, which together have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Curious George Co-Author, a Cantabrigian, Dies | 1/6/1997 | See Source »

This month's decision by a Hawaiian judge to legalize gay marriages throws a monkey wrench into the already controversial debate over whether Harvard's Memorial Church should perform same-sex commitment ceremonies...

Author: By Molly Hennessy-fiske, | Title: Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Could Affect Mem. Church Policy | 12/16/1996 | See Source »

...monkey's wedding: simultaneous occurrence of sunshine and rain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Dec. 16, 1996 | 12/16/1996 | See Source »

...make monkey-motion: (St. Vincent, Guyana) to make funny faces or perform antics...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Dec. 16, 1996 | 12/16/1996 | See Source »

Because the ending is taken beyond ridiculous, "Monkey Town" falls somewhat short of the high Absurdist standard it sets for itself. The play's closing lines, "you've just been monkeyed around," leave the audience indignant. If Monkey Town is indeed some sort of bluff, it is poorly executed. But if the ending can be written off as a poor attempt at a facile closure, one is willing to forgive the forced nature of the play's denouement and look forward to more plays like "Monkey Town...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Mickey Mouse Meets Rosemary Kennedy in Two Loeb Ex One-Acts | 11/7/1996 | See Source »

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