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Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet (1475–1564), famous for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpting David.

“I'm sure Pope Julius had to jump through similar hoops to get Michelangelo to paint his ceiling.”— Frasier

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, one of the most famous works of art in the world.

“I'm sure Pope Julius had to jump through similar hoops to get Michelangelo to paint his ceiling.”— Frasier

A 1952 American musical comedy film starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, widely regarded as one of the greatest musical films ever made.

“[To the tune of "Good Morning" from "Singing in the Rain."]”— Ronee

Pope from 1503 to 1513, known as "The Warrior Pope," famous for commissioning Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

“I'm sure Pope Julius had to jump through similar hoops to get Michelangelo to paint his ceiling.”— Frasier

Pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904–1991), beloved American children's author and illustrator known for works like "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and H…

“I'm in the middle of composing a plea to Alfred Antin in the meter of Dr. Seuss.”— Niles

The real name of Dr. Seuss (1904–1991), the American children's book author and illustrator.

“Theodore Geisel, the children's author. You know, "I do not like green eggs and ham/ I do not like them, Sam-I-Am..."”— Niles

A 1960 children's book by Dr. Seuss, one of the best-selling English-language children's books of all time.

“"I do not like green eggs and ham/ I do not like them, Sam-I-Am..."”— Niles

The last complete poem composed by Edgar Allan Poe (1849), a lyrical ballad about the death of a beautiful young woman named Annabel Lee.

“I'm reciting "Annabelle Lee" for the Poe Society this evening.”— Frasier

American writer, poet, and literary critic (1809–1849), known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, including "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart."

“I'm reciting "Annabelle Lee" for the Poe Society this evening.”— Frasier

A song from the 1952 film "Singin' in the Rain," performed by Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor.

“[To the tune of "Good Morning" from "Singing in the Rain."] Ronee: [singing] Good morning, good morning, I'd like a bagel too, and schmear it, with cream cheese, thank you...”— Ronee

A 1975 hit song by John Denver, originally written by John Martin Sommers.

“[To the tune of John Denver's "Thank God he's a country boy."] Ronee: [singing] Got me some ham, and some cakes on the griddle/ Whoo! Good God, he's a grumpy boy!”— Ronee

American singer-songwriter (1943–1997) known for hits like "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy."

“[To the tune of John Denver's "Thank God he's a country boy."]”— Ronee

The iconic pageant song "There She Is, Miss America" by Bernie Wayne, traditionally performed at the Miss America pageant since 1955.

“[To the tune of "There She Is, Miss America"] Ronee: [singing] There it is, Frasier's coffee cup...”— Ronee

An American rock and roll and R&B vocal group formed in the 1950s, known for hits like "Yakety Yak" and "Charlie Brown."

“All the greats of doo-wop: The Coasters, The Platters, and that guy from The Teenagers is back from his hip replacement.”— Martin

An American vocal group formed in 1952, one of the most successful doo-wop groups of the early rock and roll era, known for "The Great Pretender" and "Only You.…

“All the greats of doo-wop: The Coasters, The Platters, and that guy from The Teenagers is back from his hip replacement.”— Martin

An American doo-wop group from the 1950s, most famous as Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, known for "Why Do Fools Fall in Love."

“All the greats of doo-wop: The Coasters, The Platters, and that guy from The Teenagers is back from his hip replacement.”— Martin

Austrian Romantic composer and conductor (1860–1911), known for his monumental symphonies and song cycles.

“if there's ever a "Mahler-palooza," I'm your man.”— Frasier