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Morty Gunty recording, 1980
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Gunty talks about audience reactions and expectations, the start of his professional career, fame and success, seeing comedy as a business, and taking responsibility for the character you present.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Buddy Hackett recordings, 1992 to 1996
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Hackett gives his opinion on the differences between old and new style comedians, offering his approval of their choice to push for TV shows, and the end of the nightclub circuit.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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John and Jim Hagar (Hagar Twins) recording, 1993 May 21
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John and Jim Hager discuss their early life, their musical inclination, their families, and their relationships with Van Barker.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Merle Haggard recording, 1969 February 27
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Haggard briefly outline his early life and then talks about the "Bakersfield Sound" of country music, including popular musicians, venues, and publishing efforts.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Bob Haggart recording, 1987 September 05
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Haggart details his interest in visual art, his early musical career, his thoughts on Bob Crosby (Bing Crosby's younger brother), his art gallery, his playing style, and includes short performance.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Lionel Hampton recording, 1988 June 11
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Hampton talks about the places and characters from New York City's 52nd Street, particularly Louis Armstrong and Club 18.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Hunter Hancock recording, 1987
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Hancock talks about being the first white radio announcer (disc jockey) to specialize in Rhythm and Blues music in 1948.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Don Hannah recording, 1997 November 17
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Hannah speaks about his early life, his introduction to music by a farmhand, his formal education in music composition, his thoughts of music on college campuses, his time in a swing band, his family, and his relationship with Barbara Streisand.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Phil Hannifan recording, approximately 1969 to 2000
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Hannifin, head of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, speaks to a group at the Silver Nugget Casino.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Gus Hardin recording, 1979 June 01
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Hardin speaks about karma and fate, her former home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, past lives, UFOs, religion, her past marriages, wealth, and answers callers questions.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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