The Buttoned Down Mind Of Bob Newhart, which outsold Beatles albums in the ’60s, vaulted the Chicago comic to the top of the comedy heap.
Reads to Al (Casanova) greetings from Marian Anderson. As part of a stunning career, Marian Anderson was the first African-American singer to perform a principal role on The Metropolitan Opera's stage.
An English singer and comedian who became one of the greatest stars of both cinema and music hall.
José Greco-a flamenco and Spanish dance artist.
Joyce Grenfell is well known, loved and best remembered for her monologues, songs and comic writings.
He referred to his act as "classical music with the boring parts left out."
Pearl Bailey sang with bands, later on stage and in films.
Teresa Stratas, a Canadian opera star. Among her career highlights was the creation of the role of Sardulla in the US premiere of Menotti's The Last Savage (Met, 1964).
Cast of The Matchmaker, 1958.