COINCIDENCE?  I THINK NOT!
Merl Reagle

There is a connection between each person's name below and a well-known attribute associated with that person. For example, Alexander Graham BELL is known for the invention of the telephone. A bell rings - as does a telephone. Can you make the connection between the names of the people below and the attribute which is commonly associated with them?

1. Martin Luther KING
2. Buster CRABBE
3. Fred ASTAIRE
4. Julia CHILD
5. Arlene DAHL
6. Bob BARKER
7. Lucille BALL

Answers:

1. KING - Leader of a people
2. CRABBE - Natural swimmer*
3. ASTAIRE - A set of steps
4. CHILD - Often messy person
5. DAHL - Attractive one
6. BARKER - Promoter of prizes**
7. BALL - Wonderful time

*Buster Crabbe, primarily know as a movie and TV actor (Flash Gordon), was a two-time Olympic swimmer in 1928 and 1932.
**Bob Barker was the long-time host (1972-2007) of "The Price Is Right." a very popular daytime TV game show in which contestants won prizes by guessing their retail value.