WINNIPEG, MB

Audiences of the fast-paced high school quiz show ‘Reach for the Top’ have been waiting well over 40 years for contestant Earl Unger to buzz in with the correct answer to the question, “What are the first names of the 1960s vocal group the Everly Brothers?” and the wait is finally over.

“Don and Phil!” piped Earl, after buzzing in just 44 years, 1 month, 3 days, and 5 hours too late. “I knew I’d figure it out eventually. It was on the tip of my tongue for the past four decades!”

Earl, who began contemplating the question as a teenager and is now in his 60s, is captain of the North Winnipeg Mennonite High School ‘Reach for the Top’ team and admits his response time was less than ideal.

“As soon as I got under the bright lights, saw the TV cameras, and gazed at my idol Bill

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