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Harry Bluestone and Lennie Hayton recording, 1979

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Bluestone and Hayton discuss their time working with other musicians who wanted to recreate the "Famous Door" on 52nd St in New York City as a musician-owned club, who else contributed, old friends, and old memories or recallable moments from their time with the club.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Frank Bonner recording, 1979

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Bonner speaks about his dislike of routine, his perception of the characters he creates and plays, drugs in Hollywood, his glaucoma diagnosis, success in the field, and how acting has helped him over the years.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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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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