A BING CROSBY CROSSWORD PUZZLE BY STEVEN LEWIS Across 3 Road picture set in Alaska. 8 Where Bing spent his nights during filming of "King of Jazz." 10 What they wanted to do in the movie "Say One For Me." 12 He competed with Bing for the affection of Dorothy Lamour. 14 To jump or bounce. 15 Bing's second wife studied to become this. (abbr.) 17 Grassland. 19 Big band leader who hired Bing in 1926. 21 Bing's radio sponsor from 1935-46. 22 A song from "Holiday Inn." 23 Short for lime cola. 24 Opposite of stand. 26 Bing's title in "Connecticut Yankee." 27 Movie in which Bing co-starred with W.C. Fields. 29 Road picture that featured the song "But Beautiful." 31 Drunken character portrayed by Bing in "Stagecoach." 32 First name of popular black crooner and Bing imitator. 33 Bing's favorite political party. 34 Bing made most of his movies for this company. 38 "Welcome Stranger" reunited Bing and this actor. 39 Bing's first son, born 1933, was named for this actor. 40 What Bing wore instead of a toupe. 41 Floppy-eared comic-strip character. 42 The main part of a popular song. 44 Bing's radio announcer. 45 First name of singer who inspired Bing. 48 Cigar sponsor of Bing's radio shows in 1931. 49 Road picture that featured "Moonlight Becomes You." 50 Bing's early crooner rival who died in a gun accident in 1934. 53 Bing's crooning partner in "Well Did You Evah?" 54 Co-star of "Holiday Inn" and "Blue Skies." 56 What Bing did not want in his throat. 57 Crosby son who wrote "Going My Own Way." Down 1 Company that released the last Road picture. (abbr.) 2 In 1947 Bing's radio show was first recorded in this medium. 4 Philip and Dennis Crosby. 5 Bing became co-owner of this baseball team in 1946. 6 Subject of the song "Straight Down the Middle." 7 Bing recorded "___ for Two" by Irving Caesar. 9 What Bing's mom wanted her son to be. 10 Sponsored Bing's ABC radio show. 11 Training program for military officers. (abbr.) 13 To stroke in a gentle manner. 16 Louis Armstrong played this in "Pennies from Heaven" and "High Society." 18 The Rhythm Boy who composed "I Surrender Dear." 20 Bing's first band with Al Rinker. 25 Bing's bandleader from 1937-54. 26 Destination of the first road picture. 27 What Bing and Bob did as stowaways on-board ship from 26 Down. 28 To burn using a hot liquid or steam. 30 Bing attended this college. 35 Plant that produces edible green pods. 36 Stage name of actress who married Bing in 1930. 37 A large body of salty water. 40 Destination of the last road picture. 42 Type of singing attributed to Bing. 43 City of Bing's birth. 44 Bing's sweetie in the movie "White Christmas." 46 Fabric derived from Angora goat, or what Bing needed more of. 47 Film star who sang "Bold Fisherman" on Bing's 1952 radio show. 51 Bing's only daughter, she shot J.R. 52 "White Christmas" was Bing's biggest. 55 President when Bing was born. (abbr.)