Historical clue formulations

• Adam ___, longtime panelist on "The Voice" — 2021-10-11
• James of the Met — 2011-12-27
• Met maestro James, longtime conductor of the 17-Across — 2010-09-23
• Ted of "Monk" — 2005-12-04
• James of the Met — 2004-04-02
• James of the Met — 2000-11-17
• Metropolitan Opera V.I.P. James — 1995-12-23