The Columbia fight song, "Roar Lion Roar," did not inspire Howard Dietz to create the M-G-M lion. It just a more palatable story than the truth.
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In Episode 47, host Jay Douglas has the story of Howard Dietz. He created the MGM lion after he was inspired by the Columbia University mascot. But, which one?
Episode 047 — Whose Lion Is It Anyway
In Episode 37 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of how Scrooge got it wrong, and P. T. Barnum got it right, when it comes to the word humbug.
Episode 037 — Makes You Wonder
Podcast host Jay Douglas with a story of how he saved his marriage by allaying his wife's fears about the possible resurgence of a national halitosis epidemic.
Episode 032 — Taking Your Breath Away
2 By eliminating carry-on luggage, seat assignments and other frills, the new Basic Economy fares seem to be a throwback to aviation's earlier days. Wilbur and Orville explain.
Fare With Some Turbulence
10 I wish my mother could have met ad man Robert L. May. After what he accomplished, maybe she'd have approved of my decision to go into advertising.