Strawberry & Julia Russell

| September 8, 2011

When I saw this photo from the Carson Collection, I had to post it. The Russells were a comedy song and dance team that truly entertained you from the beginning to the end of their act. Dad and I worked a couple variety shows with them. They were a pleasure to be with. The last […]

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Comedy Teams

| September 8, 2011

  Here is another photo from the Carson collection. I am getting a lot of comments on these old pictures and even quite a few phone calls. I just got one from Pat McMahon, who said that he was delighted when he saw old friends from the 40’s and 50’s. I get a lot of […]

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Maryse & Sulliavn

| September 5, 2011

In 1962 Maryse appeared on the Ed Sullivan show.

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John & Jorie

| September 5, 2011

Comedy duos were very popular during the 30’s & 40’s, and in the early 50’s, variety stage shows were the “in” thing for many acts. Then television became the king of entertainment. It even had an effect on radio programs and the circus. Performers from all facets of show business had to make changes in […]

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“Oh Boy” Charlie

| August 29, 2011

This is Charlie, Dell O’Dell’s husband. He was responsible for building all the props for Dell’s magic act. I never did see him perform his juggling act. At the time I knew him, he was involved with helping his wife in her weekly TV show. I will tell you this; he was one swell fellow. […]

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” Oh Boy”

| August 29, 2011

Charlie is the only name I knew him by. It could have been Charlie O’Dell, since he was the husband of Dell O’Dell. I most likely will never know for sure.  Charlie put down his juggling clubs to help his wife. Please read the comment from Jerry Jay. Now I know Charlies last name after […]

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The Famille Duo

| August 29, 2011

Another fine variety act from the 40’s and 50’s

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Rudenko Bros

| August 29, 2011

I never worked with this act, but I knew their name. It is said they were sensational.

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Rudenko Bros

| August 29, 2011

This Rudenko is on the BALL.

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Wilfred Mae Trio

| August 29, 2011

  Photo from the Dorothy Carson collection. Thank you Bertha for your informative comment.

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