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Rich Bono recording, 2004 September 23
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Bono, a pianist, talks about growing up, his twin brother, his sister, a well-known singer in St. Louis. Missouri, and starting as a professional musician in his teens.
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Sonny Bono recording, 1971 November 01
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Bono talks about his music taste and his inspiration, the favorite record Sonny and Cher produced, his opinion the future of rock music, the Sonny and Cher Show, and future plans.
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Debby Boone recordings, 1980 to 1981
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Boone speaks of her experience with commercials and the lawsuits her father faced as a result of it, her family, the idea that an audience can force an image on an entertainer, and her religious faith. Boone talks about performing, music, and marriage along with her husband, Gabriel Ferrer.
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Lloyd Boothby recording, 1979 November 27
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Boothby, at the time Vice-President of Sales for the MGM Hotel and Casino, speaks at length about the daily activities of the sales division, developing strategies for overcoming obstacles, how he chooses conventions, and various events, conventions, and construction projects in Las Vegas.
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Brendon Bowyer recording, 1992 October 30
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Boyer talks about his childhood and describes his career with the Irish Show Band and performing in Las Vegas. He also discusses politics and other artists.
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David Brenner recordings, 1976 to 1984
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Brenner answers call-in questions from listeners, and discusses his career experiences. Brenner talks about his career and answers questions from callers. Brenner talks about his comedy career, The Tonight Show, show business, and how he deals with fame. Also includes a recorded stage performance.
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David Brighton and Steve Landes recording, 1994 October 21
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Brighton and Landes discuss their Beatles impersonation show at the Flamingo Hotel, lawsuits that impacted the Beatles, other impersonators, song writing, rap music, and their early life as musicians.
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Marty Brill recording, 1993 May 29
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Brill discusses a car accident in which he lost a finger, depression after this accident, his move from music to comedy, his first live performance, his dispute with Merv Griffin, his acting career, his thoughts on then-current comedy and culture.
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Sherry Britton recording, 1970
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Britton elaborates in detail what it is like being a burlesque performer. She talks about her experiences of working with different artists on stage and how these experiences allowed her to immerse herself more in burlesque performances.
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Bob Brooks recording, 1975 October 28
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Brooks discusses notable musicians he hired, his experience in the El Rancho Vegas hotel and casino, his real estate career, meeting mobster Bugsy Siegel in 1942, and his relationship with the interviewer, Bill Willard.
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