Historical clue formulations

• Put ___ in one's ear — 2008-08-31
• As snug as ___ ... — 2003-03-13
• "Snug as ___ ..." — 2001-03-06
• Put ___ in one's ear — 2000-10-01
• Put ____ in one's ear — 1995-08-31
• "Snug as ____..." — 1995-08-22