Penny Lane is a song by The Beatles, credited Lennon/McCartney. The song's title is derived from the name of a street in the band's hometown, Liverpool. The area that surrounds its junction with Smithdown Road is also commonly called Penny Lane. Locally the term Penny Lane was the name given to Allerton Road and Smithdown Road and its busy shopping area.
Thurber Prize for American Humor. The Thurber Prize for American Humor, named after American humorist James Thurber, recognizes outstanding contributions in humor writing. The prize is given out by the Thurber House. It was first awarded irregularly, but since 2004 has been bestowed annually. In 2015, the finalists were for the first time, all women.
Dr. Seuss won two Emmy Awards for his stories. Halloween Is Grinch Night was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Children's Special for the 1976-1977 season. The Grinch Grinch â¦ es the Cat in the Hat was named Outstanding Animated Program for 1981-1982. Both specials were aired by ABC.