Historical clue formulations

• "When your broad mind and narrow waist begin to change places," per E. Joseph Cossman — 2024-08-28
• Crisis time, for some ... or a hint to each of the circled words — 2017-03-29
• Time of life … and a hint to 17-, 28- and 45-Across — 2006-04-11
• Time of one's life — 2002-05-25