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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Bob Brooks recording, 1975 October 28

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File

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Foster Brooks recordings, 1975 to 1993

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File

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Brooks discusses his career as a comedian, his show at the Desert Inn, health issues,his family, and religion. He also answered caller questions People called in and asked him questions such as asking about his favorite comedians and political stances. In this extended interview, that may run across multiple days, Brooks discusses a wide range of topics from comedy, music, and performing to religion, politics, getting older, and law-and-order. He also answers questions from callers. Also includes recorded stage performances.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Jason Brooks recording, 1996

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File

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Brooks speaks briefly about his career.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Ruth Brown recording, 1977 February 06

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File

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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George Burns recording, approximately 1975 to 1985

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File

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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