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C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#3
What was that about?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1702 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1702 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#4
Does the article mention anything else he starred in?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "After starring on Broadway in I Had a Ball, Hackett appeared opposite Robert Preston in the film adaptation of The Music Man" ], "answer_starts": [ 663 ] }
{ "text": "After starring on Broadway in I Had a Ball, Hackett appeared opposite Robert Preston in the film adaptation of The Music Man", "answer_start": 663 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#5
Was he on any other shows?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "In It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)," ], "answer_starts": [ 796 ] }
{ "text": "In It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963),", "answer_start": 796 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#6
Did that show do well?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1702 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1702 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#7
Was Stanley a comedy?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy" ], "answer_starts": [ 51 ] }
{ "text": "Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy", "answer_start": 51 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#8
Did he mainly only do comedy shows?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "He appeared many times on the game show Hollywood Squares in the late 1960s." ], "answer_starts": [ 1141 ] }
{ "text": "He appeared many times on the game show Hollywood Squares in the late 1960s.", "answer_start": 1141 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#9
Was this the only game show he was on?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "Hackett's regular guest shots on Jack Paar's Tonight Show in the early 1960s" ], "answer_starts": [ 1534 ] }
{ "text": "Hackett's regular guest shots on Jack Paar's Tonight Show in the early 1960s", "answer_start": 1534 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#10
Any other significant things he worked on?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "coveted appearance on Paar's final Tonight program on March 29, 1962." ], "answer_starts": [ 1632 ] }
{ "text": "coveted appearance on Paar's final Tonight program on March 29, 1962.", "answer_start": 1632 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Stanley
Hackett starred as the title character on NBC-TV's Stanley, a 1956-57 situation comedy which ran for 19 weeks on Monday evenings at 8:30 pm EST. The half-hour series also featured a young Carol Burnett and the voice of Paul Lynde. The Max Liebman produced program aired live before a studio audience and was one of the l...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_0_q#11
Was he well received?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "Despite the audience roaring with laughter (and Hackett's own belief that the actual answer was Sweden), the answer turned out to be correct." ], "answer_starts": [ 1392 ] }
{ "text": "Despite the audience roaring with laughter (and Hackett's own belief that the actual answer was Sweden), the answer turned out to be correct.", "answer_start": 1392 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#0
What was his first job?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club." ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club.", "answer_start": 0 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#1
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "Hackett's movie career began in 1950 with a 10-minute \"World of Sports\" reel for Columbia Pictures called King of the Pins." ], "answer_starts": [ 358 ] }
{ "text": "Hackett's movie career began in 1950 with a 10-minute \"World of Sports\" reel for Columbia Pictures called King of the Pins.", "answer_start": 358 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#2
Was it well received?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "Hackett would not return to movies until 1953, after one of his nightclub routines attracted attention." ], "answer_starts": [ 643 ] }
{ "text": "Hackett would not return to movies until 1953, after one of his nightclub routines attracted attention.", "answer_start": 643 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#3
What caused his come back?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "The routine was such a hit that Hackett made a recording of it, and was hired to reprise it in the Universal-International musical Walking My Baby Back Home (1953)," ], "answer_starts": [ 1063 ] }
{ "text": "The routine was such a hit that Hackett made a recording of it, and was hired to reprise it in the Universal-International musical Walking My Baby Back Home (1953),", "answer_start": 1063 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#4
Did he have any flops?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2605 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2605 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#5
did he have any other castings in his early career?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "He made fifteen guest appearances on NBC-TV's The Perry Como Show between 1955 and 1961." ], "answer_starts": [ 2516 ] }
{ "text": "He made fifteen guest appearances on NBC-TV's The Perry Como Show between 1955 and 1961.", "answer_start": 2516 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#6
Did he appear on any other shows?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "Hackett became known to a wider audience when he appeared on television in the 1950s and '60s as a frequent guest on variety talk shows" ], "answer_starts": [ 1852 ] }
{ "text": "Hackett became known to a wider audience when he appeared on television in the 1950s and '60s as a frequent guest on variety talk shows", "answer_start": 1852 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#7
What type of talk shows?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "Jack Paar and the Johnny Carson" ], "answer_starts": [ 2134 ] }
{ "text": "Jack Paar and the Johnny Carson", "answer_start": 2134 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#8
Was this a talk show he appear on frequently?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "a frequent guest on variety talk shows hosted by Jack Paar and Arthur Godfrey, telling brash, often off-color jokes," ], "answer_starts": [ 1949 ] }
{ "text": "a frequent guest on variety talk shows hosted by Jack Paar and Arthur Godfrey, telling brash, often off-color jokes,", "answer_start": 1949 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#9
any thing else notable?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "he also appeared as a panelist and mystery guest on CBS-TV's What's My Line? and filled in as emcee for the game show Treasure Hunt." ], "answer_starts": [ 2383 ] }
{ "text": "he also appeared as a panelist and mystery guest on CBS-TV's What's My Line? and filled in as emcee for the game show Treasure Hunt.", "answer_start": 2383 }
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1
Buddy Hackett
Hackett was born in Brooklyn, New York to Anna (nee Geller) and Philip Hacker, an upholsterer and part-time inventor. He grew up on 54th and 14th Ave in Borough Park, Brooklyn, across from Public School 103 (now a yeshiva). He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1942.
Early career
Hackett's first job after the war was at the Pink Elephant, a Brooklyn club. It was here that he changed his name from Leonard Hacker to Buddy Hackett. He made appearances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and continued to perform in the Catskills. He acted on Broadway, in Lunatics and Lovers, where Max Liebman saw him and...
C_648a4ddf31a44a7c87339dba68db02dc_1_q#10
Any other game shows?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2605 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2605 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#0
What is Leaving Basie?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "Young left the Basie band in late 1940." ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "Young left the Basie band in late 1940.", "answer_start": 0 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#1
Why did he leave?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal," ], "answer_starts": [ 40 ] }
{ "text": "He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal,", "answer_start": 40 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#2
How did he react to his dismissal?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1866 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1866 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#3
What did he do after he was dismissed?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "Young accompanied the singer Billie Holiday in a couple of studio sessions (during 1937 - 1941 period) and also made a small set of recordings with Nat \"King\" Cole" ], "answer_starts": [ 486 ] }
{ "text": "Young accompanied the singer Billie Holiday in a couple of studio sessions (during 1937 - 1941 period) and also made a small set of recordings with Nat \"King\" Cole", "answer_start": 486 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#4
What did record with them?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "His studio recordings are relatively sparse during the 1942 to 1943 period, largely due to the recording ban by the American Federation of Musicians." ], "answer_starts": [ 704 ] }
{ "text": "His studio recordings are relatively sparse during the 1942 to 1943 period, largely due to the recording ban by the American Federation of Musicians.", "answer_start": 704 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#5
Did he work with any other artists?
1n
0y
{ "texts": [ "he recorded some sessions for Harry Lim's Keynote label in 1943." ], "answer_starts": [ 927 ] }
{ "text": "he recorded some sessions for Harry Lim's Keynote label in 1943.", "answer_start": 927 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#6
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
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{ "texts": [ "In December 1943 Young returned to the Basie fold for a 10-month stint, cut short by his being drafted into the army during World War II (" ], "answer_starts": [ 993 ] }
{ "text": "In December 1943 Young returned to the Basie fold for a 10-month stint, cut short by his being drafted into the army during World War II (", "answer_start": 993 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#7
What happened after he was drafted?
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{ "texts": [ "Recordings made during this and subsequent periods suggest Young was beginning to make much greater use of a plastic reed," ], "answer_starts": [ 1143 ] }
{ "text": "Recordings made during this and subsequent periods suggest Young was beginning to make much greater use of a plastic reed,", "answer_start": 1143 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#8
Why did he change to a plastic reed?
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{ "texts": [ "which tended to give his playing a somewhat heavier, breathier tone" ], "answer_starts": [ 1266 ] }
{ "text": "which tended to give his playing a somewhat heavier, breathier tone", "answer_start": 1266 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
Leaving Basie
Young left the Basie band in late 1940. He is rumored to have refused to play with the band on Friday, December 13 of that year for superstitious reasons spurring his dismissal, although Young and drummer Jo Jones would later state that his departure had been in the works for months. He subsequently led a number of sma...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_0_q#9
Is there anything else he did during this time?
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{ "texts": [ "In August 1944 Young appeared alongside drummer Jo Jones, trumpeter Harry \"Sweets\" Edison, and fellow tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet in Gjon Mili's short film Jammin' the Blues." ], "answer_starts": [ 1684 ] }
{ "text": "In August 1944 Young appeared alongside drummer Jo Jones, trumpeter Harry \"Sweets\" Edison, and fellow tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet in Gjon Mili's short film Jammin' the Blues.", "answer_start": 1684 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#0
When did he join?
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{ "texts": [ "In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie." ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie.", "answer_start": 0 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#1
How long did he stay a member?
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{ "texts": [ "Young left the Basie band to replace Hawkins in Fletcher Henderson's orchestra." ], "answer_starts": [ 490 ] }
{ "text": "Young left the Basie band to replace Hawkins in Fletcher Henderson's orchestra.", "answer_start": 490 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#2
When did he leave the band?
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{ "texts": [ "He soon left Henderson to play in the Andy Kirk band (for six months) before returning to Basie." ], "answer_starts": [ 570 ] }
{ "text": "He soon left Henderson to play in the Andy Kirk band (for six months) before returning to Basie.", "answer_start": 570 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#3
What instrument did he play?
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{ "texts": [ "tenor sax" ], "answer_starts": [ 281 ] }
{ "text": "tenor sax", "answer_start": 281 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#4
What reed did he like to use?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2098 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2098 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#5
Did he have conflicts with the band?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2098 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2098 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#6
What other members were in the band?
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{ "texts": [ "While with Basie, Young made small-group recordings for Milt Gabler's Commodore Records, The Kansas City Sessions." ], "answer_starts": [ 667 ] }
{ "text": "While with Basie, Young made small-group recordings for Milt Gabler's Commodore Records, The Kansas City Sessions.", "answer_start": 667 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#7
How did those groups fare?
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{ "texts": [ "Billie and Lester met at a Harlem jam session in the early 30s and worked together in the Count Basie band and in nightclubs on New York's 52nd St." ], "answer_starts": [ 1323 ] }
{ "text": "Billie and Lester met at a Harlem jam session in the early 30s and worked together in the Count Basie band and in nightclubs on New York's 52nd St.", "answer_start": 1323 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#8
Who is Billie?
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{ "texts": [ "Billie Holiday," ], "answer_starts": [ 1255 ] }
{ "text": "Billie Holiday,", "answer_start": 1255 }
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1
Lester Young
Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most influential players on his instrument. In contrast to many of his hard-driving ...
With the Count Basie Orchestra
In 1933 Young settled in Kansas City, where after playing briefly in several bands, he rose to prominence with Count Basie. His playing in the Basie band was characterized by a relaxed style which contrasted sharply with the more forceful approach of Coleman Hawkins, the dominant tenor sax player of the day. One of You...
C_f726b9f556564c25a23df832b054406d_1_q#9
What other bands was Billie in?
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{ "texts": [ "the Kansas City Seven," ], "answer_starts": [ 889 ] }
{ "text": "the Kansas City Seven,", "answer_start": 889 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#0
Where was Thalberg born?
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{ "texts": [ "Thalberg was born in Brooklyn," ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "Thalberg was born in Brooklyn,", "answer_start": 0 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#1
When was he born?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1739 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1739 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#2
Who were his parents?
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{ "texts": [ "William and Henrietta (Haymann)." ], "answer_starts": [ 67 ] }
{ "text": "William and Henrietta (Haymann).", "answer_start": 67 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#3
Did he have any siblings?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1739 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1739 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#4
Where did he attend school?
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{ "texts": [ "During his high school years in Brooklyn," ], "answer_starts": [ 359 ] }
{ "text": "During his high school years in Brooklyn,", "answer_start": 359 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#5
What else is significant during his early years?
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{ "texts": [ "Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with \"blue baby syndrome,\" caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart." ], "answer_starts": [ 100 ] }
{ "text": "Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with \"blue baby syndrome,\" caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart.", "answer_start": 100 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Early years
Thalberg was born in Brooklyn, to German Jewish immigrant parents, William and Henrietta (Haymann). Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with "blue baby syndrome," caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart. The prognosis from the family's doctor and specialists was that he might live t...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_1_q#6
What were the effects of this?
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{ "texts": [ "During his high school years in Brooklyn, he began having attacks of chest pains, dizziness and fatigue." ], "answer_starts": [ 359 ] }
{ "text": "During his high school years in Brooklyn, he began having attacks of chest pains, dizziness and fatigue.", "answer_start": 359 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#0
When did Irving start with Universal ?
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{ "texts": [ "He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures'" ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures'", "answer_start": 0 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#1
What did the work as office secretary lead to ?
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{ "texts": [ "and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president," ], "answer_starts": [ 77 ] }
{ "text": "and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president,", "answer_start": 77 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#2
How did becoming a personal secretary help his career ?
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{ "texts": [ "He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept at making insightful observations, which impressed Laemmle." ], "answer_starts": [ 283 ] }
{ "text": "He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept at making insightful observations, which impressed Laemmle.", "answer_start": 283 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#3
What did he get involved with films ?
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{ "texts": [ "At age 20, Thalberg became responsible for immediately overseeing the nine ongoing film productions" ], "answer_starts": [ 1188 ] }
{ "text": "At age 20, Thalberg became responsible for immediately overseeing the nine ongoing film productions", "answer_start": 1188 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#4
What were some of these productions he oversaw ?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2440 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2440 }
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Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#5
Did he produce any films himself ?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 2440 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 2440 }
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0
Irving Thalberg
Irving Grant Thalberg (May 30, 1899 - September 14, 1936) was an American film producer during the early years of motion pictures. He was called "The Boy Wonder" for his youth and ability to select scripts, choose actors, gather production staff, and make profitable films, including Grand Hotel, China Seas, Camille, Mu...
Universal Studios
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office, and later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle. Among Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films. He earned $25 weekly, becoming adept ...
C_1cfb6ba9d9bb4992b0668e75cc3a353e_0_q#6
What else did Irving do at Universal ?
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{ "texts": [ "nearly thirty scenarios then under development." ], "answer_starts": [ 1292 ] }
{ "text": "nearly thirty scenarios then under development.", "answer_start": 1292 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#0
What kind of art was the Etruscan known for?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "figurative sculpture in terracotta (" ], "answer_starts": [ 4316 ] }
{ "text": "figurative sculpture in terracotta (", "answer_start": 4316 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#1
what shapes did they make?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "particularly lifesize on sarcophagi or temples" ], "answer_starts": [ 4352 ] }
{ "text": "particularly lifesize on sarcophagi or temples", "answer_start": 4352 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#2
are there any pieces still around today?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 5902 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 5902 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#3
what type of music is the Etruscan civilization known for?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "different types of pipes," ], "answer_starts": [ 5626 ] }
{ "text": "different types of pipes,", "answer_start": 5626 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#4
what types of pipes?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "such as the plagiaulos (the pipes of Pan or Syrinx), the alabaster pipe and the famous double pipes," ], "answer_starts": [ 5652 ] }
{ "text": "such as the plagiaulos (the pipes of Pan or Syrinx), the alabaster pipe and the famous double pipes,", "answer_start": 5652 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#5
where did they play this music?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 5902 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 5902 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#6
is there anything noteworthy about their art and music in this article?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "Etruscan art was strongly connected to religion;" ], "answer_starts": [ 5451 ] }
{ "text": "Etruscan art was strongly connected to religion;", "answer_start": 5451 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Art and music
The ancient Romans referred to the Etruscans as the Tusci or Etrusci. Their Roman name is the origin of the terms "Tuscany", which refers to their heartland, and "Etruria", which can refer to their wider region. In Attic Greek, the Etruscans were known as Tyrrhenians (Turrenoi, Turrhenoi, earlier Tursenoi Tursenoi), fr...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_1_q#7
what religion were they?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 5902 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 5902 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#0
What language did they speak?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family," ], "answer_starts": [ 105 ] }
{ "text": "a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family,", "answer_start": 105 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#1
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "No etymology exists for Rasna, the Etruscans' name for themselves, although Italian historic linguist Massimo Pittau has proposed the meaning of 'Shaved' or 'Beardless'," ], "answer_starts": [ 473 ] }
{ "text": "No etymology exists for Rasna, the Etruscans' name for themselves, although Italian historic linguist Massimo Pittau has proposed the meaning of 'Shaved' or 'Beardless',", "answer_start": 473 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#2
What is etymology?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 1844 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 1844 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#3
Why did Pittau think it meant beardless?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "backing the opinion of ancient figurines collector and author Paolo Campidori." ], "answer_starts": [ 643 ] }
{ "text": "backing the opinion of ancient figurines collector and author Paolo Campidori.", "answer_start": 643 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#4
Have other languages adopted any of their words?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "Tyrrhenian name came from an incursion of Sea Peoples or later migrants, then it might well be related to the name of Troy," ], "answer_starts": [ 1687 ] }
{ "text": "Tyrrhenian name came from an incursion of Sea Peoples or later migrants, then it might well be related to the name of Troy,", "answer_start": 1687 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#5
Do they have any unique words?
0y
0y
{ "texts": [ "The phrase is turskum ..." ], "answer_starts": [ 857 ] }
{ "text": "The phrase is turskum ...", "answer_start": 857 }
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0
Etruscan civilization
The Etruscan civilization () is the modern name given to a powerful and wealthy civilization of ancient Italy in the area corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and northern Lazio. As distinguished by its unique language, this civilization endured from before the time of the earliest Etruscan inscriptions (c....
Language and etymology
Knowledge of the Etruscan language is still far from complete. The Etruscans are believed to have spoken a non-Indo-European language; the majority consensus is that Etruscan is related only to other members of what is called the Tyrsenian language family, which in itself is an isolate family, that is, unrelated direct...
C_15f21e1c196940a0bca257c69575ab00_0_q#6
What does it mean?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "\"the Tuscan name\", from which a root *Tursci can be reconstructed." ], "answer_starts": [ 890 ] }
{ "text": "\"the Tuscan name\", from which a root *Tursci can be reconstructed.", "answer_start": 890 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#0
How is Groening connected to Futurama?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama," ], "answer_starts": [ 56 ] }
{ "text": "Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama,", "answer_start": 56 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#1
What is Futurama?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "an animated series about life in the year 3000." ], "answer_starts": [ 193 ] }
{ "text": "an animated series about life in the year 3000.", "answer_start": 193 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#2
Was the show popular?
0y
1n
{ "texts": [ "the show was canceled by Fox. In a situation similar to Family Guy, however, strong DVD sales and very stable ratings on Adult Swim brought Futurama back to life." ], "answer_starts": [ 773 ] }
{ "text": "the show was canceled by Fox. In a situation similar to Family Guy, however, strong DVD sales and very stable ratings on Adult Swim brought Futurama back to life.", "answer_start": 773 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#3
how long was the show on?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "four years on the air," ], "answer_starts": [ 750 ] }
{ "text": "four years on the air,", "answer_start": 750 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#4
What did Groening do?
0y
2x
{ "texts": [ "Groening's writing credits for the show are for the premiere episode, \"Space Pilot 3000\" (co-written with Cohen), \"Rebirth\" (story) and \"In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela\" (story)." ], "answer_starts": [ 576 ] }
{ "text": "Groening's writing credits for the show are for the premiere episode, \"Space Pilot 3000\" (co-written with Cohen), \"Rebirth\" (story) and \"In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela\" (story).", "answer_start": 576 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Futurama
After spending a few years researching science fiction, Groening got together with Simpsons writer/producer David X. Cohen (known as David S. Cohen at the time) in 1997 and developed Futurama, an animated series about life in the year 3000. By the time they pitched the series to Fox in April 1998, Groening and Cohen ha...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_0_q#5
Did he do anything besides write?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "Groening and Cohen had composed many characters and storylines;" ], "answer_starts": [ 299 ] }
{ "text": "Groening and Cohen had composed many characters and storylines;", "answer_start": 299 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#0
What is Life in Hell?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "self-published comic book" ], "answer_starts": [ 73 ] }
{ "text": "self-published comic book", "answer_start": 73 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#1
What year was this published?
1n
2x
{ "texts": [ "1978." ], "answer_starts": [ 426 ] }
{ "text": "1978.", "answer_start": 426 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#2
Was this a one time publication or an ongoing thing?
2m
2x
{ "texts": [ "Hell. At the end of its run, Life in Hell was carried in 250 weekly newspapers and has been anthologized in a series of books," ], "answer_starts": [ 2243 ] }
{ "text": "Hell. At the end of its run, Life in Hell was carried in 250 weekly newspapers and has been anthologized in a series of books,", "answer_start": 2243 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#3
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
2m
0y
{ "texts": [ "Deborah Caplan, Groening's then-girlfriend and co-worker at the Reader, offered to publish \"Love is Hell" ], "answer_starts": [ 1637 ] }
{ "text": "Deborah Caplan, Groening's then-girlfriend and co-worker at the Reader, offered to publish \"Love is Hell", "answer_start": 1637 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#4
Is it still being published?
1n
1n
{ "texts": [ "\" he announced that the June 16, 2012 strip would mark Life in Hell's conclusion." ], "answer_starts": [ 2550 ] }
{ "text": "\" he announced that the June 16, 2012 strip would mark Life in Hell's conclusion.", "answer_start": 2550 }
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1
Matt Groening
Groening was born on February 15, 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the middle of five children (older brother Mark and sister Patty were born in 1950 and 1952, while the younger sisters Lisa and Maggie in 1956 and 1958, respectively). His Norwegian American mother, Margaret Ruth (nee Wiggum; March 23, 1919 - April 22, 2013), ...
Life in Hell
Groening described life in Los Angeles to his friends in the form of the self-published comic book Life in Hell, which was loosely inspired by the chapter "How to Go to Hell" in Walter Kaufmann's book Critique of Religion and Philosophy. Groening distributed the comic book in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record...
C_f3b8e9e3d21f48a999ee0f39c304a0b6_1_q#5
Was this a popular comic book?
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{ "texts": [ "Life in Hell became popular almost immediately. In" ], "answer_starts": [ 1569 ] }
{ "text": " Life in Hell became popular almost immediately. In", "answer_start": 1569 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#0
what is the first decade?
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{ "texts": [ "The orchestra was founded in 1945" ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "The orchestra was founded in 1945", "answer_start": 0 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#1
what was its first concert or recording?
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{ "texts": [ "Philharmonia's first concert on 25 October 1945," ], "answer_starts": [ 795 ] }
{ "text": "Philharmonia's first concert on 25 October 1945,", "answer_start": 795 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#2
what did they play?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 3269 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 3269 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#3
who was the director?
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{ "texts": [ "Karajan was principal conductor" ], "answer_starts": [ 1695 ] }
{ "text": "Karajan was principal conductor", "answer_start": 1695 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#4
who else directed?
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2x
{ "texts": [ "Arturo Toscanini," ], "answer_starts": [ 1319 ] }
{ "text": "Arturo Toscanini,", "answer_start": 1319 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#5
what music did he direct?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 3269 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 3269 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#6
did the orchestra record any soundtracks?
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{ "texts": [ "\"Indian summer\"" ], "answer_starts": [ 2204 ] }
{ "text": "\"Indian summer\"", "answer_start": 2204 }
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1
Philharmonia Orchestra
The Philharmonia Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge, a classical music record producer for EMI. Since 1995, the orchestra has been based in the Royal Festival Hall. The Philharmonia also has residencies at De Montfort Hall, Leicester; the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury...
Early decades
The orchestra was founded in 1945 by Walter Legge. As Legge was a recording producer for EMI, it was believed that the orchestra was primarily formed for recording purposes, but that was not Legge's intention. He had been Sir Thomas Beecham's assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, before World War II, and, ...
C_3a8c970dc74a4bdb9e8d6f00eea63e33_1_q#7
did they record anything else?
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{ "texts": [ "unknown" ], "answer_starts": [ 3269 ] }
{ "text": "unknown", "answer_start": 3269 }
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Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#0
When was Fast Cars released?
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{ "texts": [ "In February 2005," ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "In February 2005,", "answer_start": 0 }
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Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#1
Did anything interesting happen during this release?
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{ "texts": [ "The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP" ], "answer_starts": [ 84 ] }
{ "text": "The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP", "answer_start": 84 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#2
Were there later pressings as well?
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{ "texts": [ "later pressings of the album come without the booklet, but with an additional bonus track, \"Facemelter\"." ], "answer_starts": [ 264 ] }
{ "text": "later pressings of the album come without the booklet, but with an additional bonus track, \"Facemelter\".", "answer_start": 264 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#3
What happened with Nike Ipod?
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{ "texts": [ "Aesop Rock was commissioned to create a 45-minute instrumental track for the Nike+iPod running system," ], "answer_starts": [ 720 ] }
{ "text": "Aesop Rock was commissioned to create a 45-minute instrumental track for the Nike+iPod running system,", "answer_start": 720 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#4
What was special about this track?
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{ "texts": [ "It was released in February 2007. Distributed via the iTunes Music Store" ], "answer_starts": [ 841 ] }
{ "text": "It was released in February 2007. Distributed via the iTunes Music Store", "answer_start": 841 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#5
How did he feel about this track?
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{ "texts": [ "Aesop has described the release as \"something that evolved enough that the sound was constantly fresh and attractive," ], "answer_starts": [ 992 ] }
{ "text": "Aesop has described the release as \"something that evolved enough that the sound was constantly fresh and attractive,", "answer_start": 992 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#6
When did None Shall Pass come along?
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{ "texts": [ "None Shall Pass released in 2007." ], "answer_starts": [ 1279 ] }
{ "text": "None Shall Pass released in 2007.", "answer_start": 1279 }
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to ...
2005-2007: Fast Cars EP, None Shall Pass, Nike+iPod
In February 2005, Aesop Rock released a new EP, Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives. The first pressing of the EP included an 88-page booklet with lyrics from every release from Float until this EP (the lyric booklet is titled The Living Human Curiosity Sideshow); later pressings of the album come without the booklet, b...
C_459f6c31567045bf935d4dc5879b2490_0_q#7
What interesting things happened during this album release?
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{ "texts": [ "The album also contained original artwork by Jeremy Fish. About Jeremy Fish, Aesop Rock said: \"Man that guy is my hero." ], "answer_starts": [ 1313 ] }
{ "text": "The album also contained original artwork by Jeremy Fish. About Jeremy Fish, Aesop Rock said: \"Man that guy is my hero.", "answer_start": 1313 }
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Nicole Kidman
Kidman was born 20 June 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while her Australian parents were temporarily in the United States on student visas. Her father was Antony Kidman (1938-2014), a biochemist, clinical psychologist and author, who died of a heart attack in Singapore aged 75. Her mother, Janelle Ann (nee Glenny), is a nur...
Relationships and children
Kidman has been married twice: previously to actor Tom Cruise, and currently to country singer Keith Urban. She has an adopted son and daughter with Cruise as well as two biological daughters with Urban. Kidman met Cruise in November 1989, while filming Days of Thunder, they were married on Christmas Eve 1990 in Tellur...
C_365c6134db2c45cb96f35f5b84dddb71_1_q#0
what relationships did nicole have?
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{ "texts": [ "Kidman has been married twice: previously to actor Tom Cruise," ], "answer_starts": [ 0 ] }
{ "text": "Kidman has been married twice: previously to actor Tom Cruise,", "answer_start": 0 }
C_365c6134db2c45cb96f35f5b84dddb71_1
Nicole Kidman
Kidman was born 20 June 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while her Australian parents were temporarily in the United States on student visas. Her father was Antony Kidman (1938-2014), a biochemist, clinical psychologist and author, who died of a heart attack in Singapore aged 75. Her mother, Janelle Ann (nee Glenny), is a nur...
Relationships and children
Kidman has been married twice: previously to actor Tom Cruise, and currently to country singer Keith Urban. She has an adopted son and daughter with Cruise as well as two biological daughters with Urban. Kidman met Cruise in November 1989, while filming Days of Thunder, they were married on Christmas Eve 1990 in Tellur...
C_365c6134db2c45cb96f35f5b84dddb71_1_q#1
and to who after tom cruise?
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{ "texts": [ "and currently to country singer Keith Urban. She has an adopted" ], "answer_starts": [ 63 ] }
{ "text": "and currently to country singer Keith Urban. She has an adopted", "answer_start": 63 }
C_365c6134db2c45cb96f35f5b84dddb71_1
Nicole Kidman
Kidman was born 20 June 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while her Australian parents were temporarily in the United States on student visas. Her father was Antony Kidman (1938-2014), a biochemist, clinical psychologist and author, who died of a heart attack in Singapore aged 75. Her mother, Janelle Ann (nee Glenny), is a nur...
Relationships and children
Kidman has been married twice: previously to actor Tom Cruise, and currently to country singer Keith Urban. She has an adopted son and daughter with Cruise as well as two biological daughters with Urban. Kidman met Cruise in November 1989, while filming Days of Thunder, they were married on Christmas Eve 1990 in Tellur...
C_365c6134db2c45cb96f35f5b84dddb71_1_q#2
she has an adopted what?
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2x
{ "texts": [ "She has an adopted son and daughter with Cruise as well as two" ], "answer_starts": [ 108 ] }
{ "text": "She has an adopted son and daughter with Cruise as well as two", "answer_start": 108 }