How is Swoosie Kurtz's name related to Washington state? | History Files
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Last updated 3/13/2022 at 6:01pm
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The Boeing B-17, "Swoose," was the inspiration for actress Swoosie Kurtz's name.
The name of actress Swoosie Kurtz is familiar to many. Years ago, I assumed that Swoosie was a nickname of some sort. Wrong. Swoosie is really her name, and there is a Puget Sound connection in the backstory.
Swoosie's father was Frank Kurtz. He w...
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