Orson Bean

publication date: Monday, April 6, 2020 (part of Spring 2020)

category: Theater

clue: His many appearances on shows like To Tell the Truth and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as his acting in productions like Being John Malkovich, The Hobbit, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, did not diminish his love for the theater.

explanation: Bean, husband of actress Alley Mills (Norma Arnold in The Wonder Years), remained a champion of small local theaters long after a career in Broadway and Hollywood. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Chris Lemler

Arnold Family Reunion: One of the most acclaimed TV series of the late 1980s was The Wonder Years, which offered baby-boomer nostalgia and family-friendly drama. The Arnold family and their friends captured the imagination of the viewing public, but the cast had their own famous relatives. This week, see if you can recognize all seven of these cast member connections, without a little help from your friends.

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