John Dunton was the first known advice columnist. He answered questions sent to his British periodical "The Athenian Mercury" in 1690, with the assistance of experts in science, history, and politics. As more people read his column, questions about relationships became increasingly popular. The first known American advice columnist, under the pseudonym Mrs. Silence Dogood, […]
SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:42PM on March 20, 2023