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Jason Brooks recording, 1996
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Brooks speaks briefly about his career.
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Ruth Brown recording, 1977 February 06
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Brown discusses her life, family, and growing up, her parents' families, and working with different artists.
Brown speaks of her childhood and her life, her career, her father's role in her life, her faith, and her experience being scouted.
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George Burns recording, approximately 1975 to 1985
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Telephone interview. Burns discusses his career, answers questions about issues of the day, his life since the death of Gracie Allen, and his latest book. Also includes recorded stage performances.
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Dave Burton recording, 1994
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Burton discusses his music education and development of his musical interests, his early career, and Las Vegas politics, casinos, entertainment, and UNLV sports.
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Garvin Bushell recording, 1988 May 10
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Bushell discusses his life during the 1930s, different shows and bands that became famous, and the development of the music industry during the period.
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Joe Bushkin recording, 1971
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Bushkin recounts working in clubs on 52nd Street, New York City, prejudice in the music industry, Joe Marsala's early integration of his band, experiences with other artists, and anecdotes about life on the road.
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Sam Butera recording, 1992 October 16
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Butera discusses his career as a saxophonist, his childhood, working in lounges, and advice for future musicians.
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Red Buttons recordings, 1994
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Buttons talks about career in show business, his childhood, his television show, and working in Las Vegas. Buttons tells the interviewers and the audience about his accomplishments in his acting career. He discusses how proud and surprised he was when he was nominated for his achievements.
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Jimmy Caesar recording, 1994 June 23
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Caesar discusses his career in acting from past to present, and how taking different acting opportunities helped him to develop as a performer.
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Robbins Cahill recording, 1976 January 30
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Cahill talks the entertainment industry, different artists, and how they contributed to the development of the industry. He also discusses his career and future plans.
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