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I've encountered conflicting sources regarding the date and origin of the name "Gray Panthers," so I'm posting the rationale behind the changes here in case further discussion is needed. The original Wikipedia article attributed the name to a statement by Johnny Carson. I initially found a source that supported this claim and added an inline citation; however, the dates didn't align, prompting further investigation.
The earliest mention of "Gray Panthers" in newspaper archives appears on November 30, 1971, in The Boston Globearticle titled "Gray Panthers Infiltrate Conference on Aging." In an interview between Bert Smith and Maggie Kuhn, Kuhn explained that "the name was given to us by WPIX TV in New York City," which contradicts the Carson claim.
Further secondary sources provide clarity: The Philadelphia Encyclopedia identifies the WPIX producer as Reuben Gums, and Sanjek’s book Gray Panthers, specifically the section "From Consultation to Gray Panthers" (pg. 22), supports this origin story. The Gray Panthers website claims this occurred on a radio show on September 14, 1970, while Sanjek places it in August 1970 on a TV show. In any case, evidence suggests the name originated in 1970 from Reuben Gums—not Johnny Carson in 1970 or 1974. The name was then formally adopted in 1972. PoetishBookwormus (talk) 14:12, 11 November 2024 (UTC)Reply
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