In this interview, Rosemary Clooney recalls her career in singing and acting, performing in Las Vegas, her childhood and marriage, her eyewitness account of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and her mental health at the time.
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Coe talks about his magic and illusionist pursuits, the inspiration of his songs, his family life, and his time spent in prison, reform schools, and mental institutions.
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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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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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Davis recounts his early childhood in 1940s Oregon, discovering music in the Navy, performing comedy in Casinos in the 1970s and 1980s, his drug addiction, his current family, and his ongoing gigs.
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Horne talks about her stage shows, compares American and European audiences, her fondness for show music, her working relationship with Billy Strayhorn, and how he has wrote some of her songs.
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The audio begins with Jennings performing on stage, followed by Jennings responding to interview questions that include his start in the business, his favorite early performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his personal life.
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Kahn discusses his father's (Gus Kahn) music career in the 1930's, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with his parents, his father's business relationship with RKO Pictures, and his relationships with other musicians.
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Kerr talks about his developing career as an actor, work he has done, other actors he has worked together with, and who he looks up to in the film industry.
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Kershaw discusses his early life in Louisana, his hometown,first professional musical performance at age 8, getting the nickname "Ragin' Cajun", politics in Louisana, and his then-upcoming book. Includes recorded stage performance.
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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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