Shirley Mudra was born on December 22, 1934. She met her husband Paul when they were both in the airforce. They moved to Las Vegas, Nevada because Paul Mudra started work at the Nevada Test Site. As of 2011, she was a management analyst and was part of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Emilio Muscelli was born in Italy, moved to America in 1948, and landed a job at the Copacabana nightclub in New York City, New York. His boss Jack Entratter, brought Muscelli to Las Vegas, Nevada when he opened the Sands Hotel and Casino in 1952. Emilio worked as a maitre d' for many years, mostly at the Sands. He was friends with Bobby Darren and Cary Grant and met many other celebrities.

Donna Newsom was born November 06, 1932 and spent her childhood in Georgia and Florida. Her family moved many times, following her father’s work opportunities. Newsom had a close relationship with her father and the two had many adventures together.

Houghton “Hoot” Peterson grew up in a small town called Virginia, Minnesota and played the trombone in his high school band. That led him to become a member of the highly regarded United States Air Force jazz band called Airmen of Note after enlistment. During a short tour at Nellis Air Force base, Peterson decided that the Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment scene might have career opportunities for him.

Leonard Raizen was born on March 23, 1930 in Ontario, Canada. He was a pharmacist.