Puff, the Magic Dragon the name "Puff" was alleged to be a reference to taking a "puff" on a joint. The supposition was claimed to be common knowledge in a letter by a member of the public to "The New York Times" in 1984. The authors of the song have repeatedly rejected this interpretation and have strongly and consistently denied that they intended any references to drug use. Both Leonard Lipton and lead singer Peter Yarrow have stated "Puff the Magic Dragon is not about drugs." Yarrow has frequently explained that the song is about the hardships of growing older and has no relationship
The Who, What, or Where Game of "Jackpot" that aired between 1985 and 1988 on the USA Network. After unsuccessfully attempting to revive the series in 1988 with a failed pilot called "The New Who, What or Where Game", Ron Greenberg later reformatted the show as "The Challengers", hosted by Dick Clark. "The Challengers" incorporated elements from "The Who, What, or Where Game" alongside a mix of topical questions in categories dealing with current events. Jonathan Lethem's 2013 novel "Dissident Gardens" has as part of its plot a character who appears on this show, which is mentioned by name, as is host Art James. The music