1937 emper-or (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

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Caveats: NONE

In the 1970's kid show "Shazam!", Billy referred to Mentor with the
strong emphasis on the last syllable.

And in the 1978 "Superman" movie, Ned Beatty (Otis) constantly spoke of
Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor) as "Mr. Luthor" with the same pronounciation.
Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

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