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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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Foster Brooks recordings, 1975 to 1993
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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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Jason Brooks recording, 1996
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Brooks speaks briefly about his career.
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Ruth Brown recording, 1977 February 06
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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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George Burns recording, approximately 1975 to 1985
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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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