In this interview, Tommy Deering speaks about his musical interest early in life, his early professional music career, his parents and siblings, his early comedy career, and sings his song "It's not easy being white".
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Delaney talks about how he ended up in Las Vegas after his music career. He also talks about how Las Vegas shaped the music and entertainment scenes, and the roles that jazz and blues had in that. Bill Willard ends the interview with a little bit of his own history as well as supporting comments about jazz music.
Delaney talks about his time working for Decca Records, interviewing musicians, the RCA subsidiary "Label X" and music integration. In this extended impromptu interview, Delaney shares stories from his own life while waiting for Louie Bellson, whose plane was delayed. He is joined briefly by Bill Willard before Bellson arrives.
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Deluise answers a variety of questions from callers.
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Dewhurst talks about how Cirque de Soliel got its start, updates on the touring companies, and how she got her start in the circus.
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DiLeo, who was Michael Jackson's agent, discusses the Jackson Five's upcoming reunion performance, Michael Jackson's uneasiness in public speaking, and other musicians in his record company.
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Dilettosa talks about UFO's, extra-terrestrials, the government, and takes questions from callers.
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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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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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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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Donegan talks about her career and recent changes in her career, her family, and upcoming shows.
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