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NYT Daily ? October 1, 2025

Painkiller brand that sponsored the first TV sitcom

Answer:

ANACIN

Hint:

This over-the-counter medication was famously advertised with the slogan "Fast, fast relief" and became a household name in the 1950s.

Explanation:

This clue points to Anacin, a well-known painkiller brand that made history by sponsoring The Goldbergs, the first televised sitcom in 1949. The reference plays on the show’s early TV significance while relying on brand recognition—Anacin was a household name for headache relief at the time. If you recall vintage ads or classic TV trivia, the connection clicks easily.

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