Wendt: I remember the night the 59 Sox won the pennant! Air raid sirens went off throughout the city at Mayor Daley's orders. Tell us a couple of your fondest local sports memories of growing up in that part of town and, since you did grow up on the South Side, were assuming youre a White Sox fan or did you go against the grain and root for the Cubs? On to the questions you were born in Chicagos Beverly neighborhood on the south side of the city. His SNL connection continues to this day, as he is the uncle of current cast member Jason Sudeikis.Īpart from these, Wendt also had a recurring role in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," and appeared in other programs such as "Modern Men," "House of Dreams," "Madigan Men" and "Becker." He has also returned to the stage, recently playing the role of Edna Turnblad in the Broadway revival of the musical "Hairspray." In addition, Wendt is the author of the hilarious book Drinking with George: A Barstool Professional's Guide to Beer.ġ) : George, thanks so much for taking time to join us for s 5 Questions with Its truly an honor to say the least. Wendt is also known for his numerous appearances on "Saturday Night Live." After his first appearance in 1985 as a guest co-host (with Francis Ford Coppola), he later made several cameo appearances in some sketches, notably as Bob Swerski, one of the Chicago Superfans. Elsewhere" and an episode of "The Simpsons". He played the character throughout Cheers 11-year run, and also reprised his character in its spin-offs, "The Tortellis" and "Frasier," as well as "Wings" and "St. He played Norm Peterson, a regular customer at Cheers, who began as an accountant who eventually loses his job and becomes a housepainter. However, Wendt is best known for his role in the massively successful sitcom Cheers. He eventually graduated with a degree in economics at the Rockhurst College in Kansas City. He initially studied at the University of Notre Dame, but was kicked out after failing all the subjects he took in a semester.
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This weeks very special guest one of the most beloved character actors in television history whose brilliant portrayal of the priceless barfly Norm Peterson on the hit comedy series Cheers earned him a massive six Primetime Emmy nominations this alumnus of Chicagos famed Second City continues to earn rave reviews for his work on both screen and stage (he was recently Edna Turnblad in the Broadway production of Hairspray) bottom line, were honored this multi-talented entertainer and author calls Chicago his hometown here are 5 Questions withGEORGE WENDT!īIO: Actor and comedian George Wendt was born on October 17, 1948, in Chicago. Want to know more about your favorite Chicago celebrities? has your fix as we put the citys most popular personalities on the spot with everyones favorite weekly local celeb feature entitled 5 Questions with.Įvery Wednesday, exclusively on, its our turn to grill the local media and other local VIPs with five random sports and non-sports related questions that will definitely be of interest to old and new fans alike. Sign up below to be added to our Daily Health Stories distribution list.ByJeff NuichCSN Chicago Senior Director Contributor These parents deserve support as well, since they may feel guilty or even go through a grieving period. Szugye knows not everyone is able to breastfeed. And so we want to make sure that our practices and policies are set up to support moms that choose to breastfeed.”ĭr. “The policy is really more a call to action to everyone and that includes hospitals. The updated guidelines also call for more support for moms to help them meet these new recommendations. Szugye said breastfeeding has been linked to a decreased risk for type two diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. It can also help protect against ear infections, respiratory infections, different GI illnesses and autoimmune diseases.Īs for the mother, Dr. She also notes there are many health benefits to continued breastfeeding.įor example, breast milk can help reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Szugye said the recommendations were made to ensure moms who do choose to breastfeed beyond a year don’t feel ashamed, judged or alienated. It’s just the duration now that has changed, and that guideline really aligns with what the World Health Organization and UNICEF had always recommended,” explained Heidi Szugye, MD, Medical Director of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic and Center for Cleveland Clinic Children’s.ĭr. “They have always recommended breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months.
CLEVELAND – The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued new breastfeeding recommendations, which include continuing to breastfeed a child, if possible, until they’re at least two years old.
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