Carl Emanuel Nilsson to Gene Wilder in 8 Steps

1. Carl Emanuel Nilsson applied for his Aerial Ballet patent on January 17
2. January 17 is the birthday of Anna Martin
3. Anna Martin married Harry Nilsson's uncle John Martin
4. John Martin was a major musical influence on Harry Nilsson
5. Harry Nilsson was one of the Hollywood Vampires
6. Hollywood Vampires was a celebrity drinking club started by Alice Cooper
7. Alice Cooper appeared in an episode of Something Wilder
8. Something Wilder featured Gene Wilder

---

---