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Nilsson's Aerial Ballet to Popeye in 14 Steps

  1. Nilsson's Aerial Ballet was created by Carl Emanuel Nilsson
  2. Carl Emanuel Nilsson applied for his Aerial Ballet patent on January 17
  3. January 17 is the birthday of Anna Martin
  4. Anna Martin married Harry Nilsson's uncle John Martin
  5. John Martin was a major musical influence on Harry Nilsson
  6. Harry Nilsson sang I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City
  7. I Guess the Lord Must Be in New York City was published by Six Continents Music
  8. Six Continents Music published Mr. Richland's Favorite Song
  9. Mr. Richland's Favorite Song was arranged by George Tipton
  10. George Tipton arranged There Will Never Be
  11. There Will Never Be was written by Perry Botkin
  12. Perry Botkin composed the theme for Mork & Mindy
  13. Mork & Mindy starred Robin Williams
  14. Robin Williams played the lead role in Popeye