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Phyllis Diller recordings, 1977 to 1994
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Diller talks about her act and takes questions from callers. She answers questions about Fang, about her relationship with Bob Hope and Art Linkletter, and her many cosmetic surgeries. Diller talks about her family background, her start in show business, and the roles that led to "Hello Dolly". She also discusses other comedians, comedy clubs, and the comedy business as a whole. Diller talks about touring and answers questions from callers.
Also includes a stage performance.
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Sam DiStephano recording, 1991 March 08
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DiStephano, vice-president of entertainment at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, talks about his move from engineering to music, how this led to working at the Playboy Club in Chicago, and then shifting to booking entertainment.
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Ellen Donaldson recording, approximate
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In this telephonic interview, Donaldson talks about her father, songwriter Walter Donaldson, his music, movies, and live performances, her early life, and their family's heritage.
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Dorothy Donegan recording, 1995
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Donegan talks about her career and recent changes in her career, her family, and upcoming shows.
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Ralph Donerly recording, 2004 June 02
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Donerly speaks about his childhood, playing drums in Europe in the 1930s and 1940s, his enlistment in the Coast Guard, and his career playing in casinos and hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lisa Donovan recording, 1994 December 09
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Donovan talks about her career, childhood, musical influences, and gives advice to listeners.
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Allen Drake recording, 1976 October 08
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Recorded stage performance.
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Tom Dreesen recording, approximate
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Recorded stage performance.
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Bob Dubac recording, 1980
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Dubac discusses his talk shows and other comedians, being genuine in comedy, offensiveness in comedic acts, his thoughts on magician David Copperfield, dreaming jokes he uses in performances, and his other dreams.
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Sandy Duncan recording, 1980
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Duncan answers questions from callers.
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