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By Betsy J. Green
Back in 1914, a couple of kids in Santa Barbara gave a collie to Vivian Rich, one of the leading ladies of the “Flying A” Film Company here. Vivian, who clearly had a sense of humor, in addition to her good looks, named the dog “Guess.”
“Miss Rich takes keen delight in being asked the name of her new pet,” reported “Motion Picture News” in its October 17, 1914 issue. “Without a smile, she will say, ‘Guess,’ and of course the inquirer calls to mind every conceivable name. Not being successful, the usual inquiry is, ‘Well, what do you call him?’” And so, the game continues.
Betsy’s Way Back When book — 1919 — is now available in local bookstores and at Amazon.com. This is the sixth book in her series of the history of Santa Barbara, one year at a time. Learn more at .
