Louis Donald Silverstone (1924-2015) was a prominent comedy writer known for his work at MAD Magazine. He was part of 'The Usual Gang of Idiots' from 1962 to 1990, contributing over 180 bylines, including notable parodies and unique inserts like 'Madde.' Silverstone also wrote for television, including 'Candid Camera' and the animated 'Jackson Five' series. After leaving MAD, he worked with rival publication Cracked. His determination led him from an accounting career to successful comedy writing.
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Meaning of the name - Lou
The meaning of Lou varies depending on its origin. It can mean 'famous warrior,' 'renowned,' or 'renowned one,' among others.
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Lou Silverstone belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Plainfield, New Jersey
Educated At: University of Illinois system
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: MAD Magazine | Cracked
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 17, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Taurus 29 | 26 Taurus 48 | 4 Virgo 7 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 20 | 9 Gemini 15 | 3 Leo 0 |
| Mercury | 12 Taurus 28 | 0 Gemini 36 | 26 Virgo 50 |
| Venus | 8 Cancer 50 | 28 Gemini 24 | 18 Cancer 59 |
| Mars | 12 Aquarius 57 | 29 Aries 4 | 29 Aquarius 11 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 7 | 21 Cancer 31 | 10 Sagittarius 28 |
| Saturn | 27 Libra 39 | 10 Aries 49 | 28 Libra 56 |
| Uranus | 20 Pisces 53 | 1 Gemini 15 | 20 Pisces 9 |
| Neptune | 17 Leo 41 | 3 Aries 44 | 20 Leo 39 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 47 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 13 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 27 Leo 43 | 4 Pisces 55 | 22 Leo 19 |
| Ketu | 27 Aquarius 43 | 4 Virgo 55 | 22 Aquarius 19 |
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