Historical clue formulations

• Detective ___ Briscoe of "Law & Order" — 2022-07-23
• George's friend in "Of Mice and Men" — 2014-08-27
• Gentle giant of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" — 2012-08-24
• "Law & Order" detective Briscoe — 2002-11-02
• Jazzman Niehaus or Tristano — 2002-04-28
• Steinbeck's ___ Small — 1998-05-22
• "Of Mice and Men" character — 1997-09-12