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Norm Crosby recordings, 1979 to 1981
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Crosby discusses what he finds humorous, his opinions of aging sex symbols, his comedic upbringing and start in show business, his opinion on performers in casual dress, and his hearing disability.
Crosby talks about the importance of "being where the talent is" to succeed, mentoring, working as a spokesperson for Anhauser Busch, and his new TV show, The Comedy Shop. He also answers callers questions.
Crosby talks, comedy, politics, education, and working Las Vegas.
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Todd Curtis recording, 1983
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Curtis talks about his career as a trumpet player before turning to acting, his new role in the daytime serial, "Capitol", being thought of as a sex symbol, answering fan mail, the ratings game, and his work ethic.
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Max Daffner recording, 2003 October 27
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Daffner talks about his childhood, his family, learning to play drums, playing for the Navy band, and performing in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Roger Daltrey recording, 1994 May
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Daltrey talks about his career as a singer, his perception of the music industry, how radio has changed, and how the music industry has developed.
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Rodney Dangerfield recording, 1976 January 28
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Recorded stage performance.
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Billy Daniels recordings, 1970 to 1971
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Daniels converse with Shaw over lunch, mentioning mutual friends, and questions Shaw about the process of writing an autobiography. He also talks about his early career and then shifts to discussing Las Vegas as the embodiment of entertainment.
Daniels discusses his career, different clubs, and various entertainers, with a focus on New York City's 52nd Street Jazz district in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Denise Darcel recording, 1996
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Darcel talks about her life and career as a singer and actress.
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Johnny Dark recording, approximate
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Dark speaks about his relationships with friends, his family life, boundries of his marriage, his show at the Frontier Hotel and Casino, and answers questions from callers.
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James Darren recordings, 1976 to 1986
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Darren talks about his career, family, social and politics events of the day, and answers questions from callers.
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Joe Darro recordings, 1995 to 2002
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Darro recalls his early life as an Italian-American, his music career in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, his opinions on modern music, and his relationships with other musicians, such as Sammy Davis, Jr., Herb Jeffries, and Bobby Sherwood.
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