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Pat Cooper recordings, 1979 to 1994

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Cooper answers a variety of questions from callers, ranging from his career to politics and economics.

Cooper discusses becoming a senior citizen, his early life, first performing in Las Vegas, Nevada, his thoughts on modern society, Italian-American comedians, and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas.

Cooper discusses moving to Las Vegas, his family, show business, respect between performers, Ted Kennedy,becoming a headliner, other entertainers, and answers questions from callers.

In this series of interviews, Cooper displays his comedic style and ascerbic opinion of almost everything and answers callers questions.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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David Copperfield recordings, 1980 to 1985

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Copperfield talks about his acts in Las Vegas, traveling for his show, and other aspects of show business.

Copperfield talks about magic, work, developing illusions, superstitions.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Mike Corda recording, 1987

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The interview starts with a recorded song. Then Corda discusses his early start in Tin Pan Alley and his career development as a composer, musician, and singer. Another recorded song is appended at the end of the interview.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Bill Cosby recording, 1976

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Recorded stage performances.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Randy Credico recording, 1995 November 05

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Credico talks about his career as a comedian and political activist, the political situation at the time, and how he incorporates politics into his comedy.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Gary Crosby recording, 1980 July 25

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Crosby talks about his youth, his work ethic, substance abuse, writing his autobiography, and his father, Bing Crosby.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Kathryn Crosby recording, 1995

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Crosby talks about her roll in "State Fair" and the pleasure of acting in a musical.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Kim Crosby recording, 1995 April 07

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This is an interview with actress Kim Crosby, where she discusses her early life and acting, her first performance on Broadway, her life, and humorous mistakes made during shows.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Norm Crosby recordings, 1979 to 1981

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Crosby discusses what he finds humorous, his opinions of aging sex symbols, his comedic upbringing and start in show business, his opinion on performers in casual dress, and his hearing disability.

Crosby talks about the importance of "being where the talent is" to succeed, mentoring, working as a spokesperson for Anhauser Busch, and his new TV show, The Comedy Shop. He also answers callers questions.

Crosby talks, comedy, politics, education, and working Las Vegas.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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Todd Curtis recording, 1983

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File

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Curtis talks about his career as a trumpet player before turning to acting, his new role in the daytime serial, "Capitol", being thought of as a sex symbol, answering fan mail, the ratings game, and his work ethic.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

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