Historical clue formulations

• Rod on reels — 2019-05-09
• "In the Heat of the Night" Oscar winner — 2014-07-16
• Capone portrayer, 1959 — 2011-11-18
• Oscar-winning actor who played Napoleon, Mussolini and W. C. Fields — 2011-02-10
• Best Actor of 1967 — 2004-12-10
• Capone portrayer, 1959 — 2002-09-15
• "W. C. Fields and Me" star, 1976 — 2001-09-22
• Best Actor of 1967 — 1997-12-13