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Van Alexander recording, 1988 May 22

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Alexander discusses his career as a bandleader, how he has met different artists, Benny Goodman's influence on his career, and the inspiration he gained from other musicians.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Marty Allen and Steve Rossi recording, 1993

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File

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Allen and Rossi talk about their time as a comedy duo, ut how they met, their career progression, celebrating their 25th anniversary, their comedic routines and stories from their time in entertainment. Also includes a recorded stage performance.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Bernie Allen recording, 1994 August 12

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Allen talks about his life and career as a comedian, working in the lounges in Las Vegas, opening for the Lounge Era singers like the Rat Pack, his book, and other anecdotes.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Peter Allen recording, 1983 October 22

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Allen talks about his career, performing, songwriting, appealing to audiences, and working with others.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Steve Allen recording, approximately 1969 to 2000

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Ted Allen recording, 1982 April 08

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File

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Allen, known as the "Rembrandt" of Hollywood portraiture, speaks extensively of his friendship and working relationship with Frank Sinatra in the 1960s.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Amazing Kreskin recording, approximately 1990 to 1999

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File

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Kreskin discusses his career as a mentalist, his books, performing, the importance of imagination, and his criticism of hypnosis and psychotherapy.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Bob Anderson recordings, 1981 to 1991

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File

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Anderson talks about his career as a singer and impressionist, his family's musical background, and different singers who have influenced his career. Anderson talks about how he started musical impersonation with the help of Merv Griffin, his family and childhood, how he assumes his personalities, the future of impersonators and how he balances impressions and being himself. Musical impressionist Bob Anderson describes Elvis Presley as a person, what his career was like, and his relationship with him. Anderson places emphasis on how Presley's importance to the music and film industry and explains the singer's influence on his own career.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Gilda Maiken Anderson recording, 1993 July 08

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File

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Anderson discusses her musical career as a singer and her work as co-founder of the Las Vegas, Nevada Society of Singers, her childhood, touring, and the professional treatment of singers.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Harry Anderson recording, 1980

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Anderson speaks about his early life and performing magic and comedy.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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