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TV SHOW CREATOR IS 60 TODAY

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Matthew Abram
"Matt" Groening, High School Yearbook

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Groening was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He attended
Ainsworth Elementary School and Lincoln High School. He went
on to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington where he
served as the editor of the campus newspaper.

Matt Groening is the creator of two successful animated television
shows, The Simpsons (1989-present) and Futurama (1999-2003,
2008-2013).

Groening’s first cousin, Laurie Monnes Anderson, is a member of
the Oregon State Senate representing eastern Multnomah County.

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STAND-UP COMEDIAN IS 73 TODAY

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Comedian Robert Klein gained popularity for the sharp political
humor in his comedy albums Child of the Fifties and Mind Over
Matter. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in a
Musical for his role in They’re Playing Our Song. He became a
member of the The Second City after graduating from Yale
Drama School.

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