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Not that George Putnam

I'm wondering if any other readers did what I did today. I saw the headline "Richard Gere to Play George Putnam" and -- for an instant -- puzzled over what connection Amelia Earhart had with the former KTTV and KTLA anchor. I mean, he's old, but not that old!

Nick Faitos
Santa Cruz

Indeed. I should have used the full name, George Palmer Putnam, that Mr. Amelia Earhart was known by as a writer and publisher. — KR

April 16, 2008 11:38 PM • Native Intelligence • Email the editor
 

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