U.S. Open Tennis starts today. Here’s a vintage match with the great Arthur Ashe and combustible Ilie Nastase when the tournament was still played at Forest Hills.
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Singer Impressionist Debbie Wileman Sings Shirley Bassey
Talented singer and impressionist Debbie Wileman sings a James Bond theme as Shirley Bassey.
Pallie Deana Martin’s Friday Internet Show 8-28-20
Debbie Wileman Sings Ethel Merman
Singer/Impressionist Debbie Wileman sings “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” as Ethel Merman.
Jackie Vernon “Watermelon” on The Ed Sullivan Show
The master of the deadpan delivery, comedian Jackie Vernon on the Ed Sullivan Show 10/3/65. He was one of the best.
4.0 vs. 4.0 Tennis Sarasota, FL
2nd set of a 4.0 vs. 4.0 match I played (wearing green shirt and hat) at Longwood Run Tennis Club in Sarasota, FL. Camera issues prevented the first set from being recorded. We split sets 2-6, 6-3.
Bob Hope “Tribute To Irving Berlin” on The Ed Sullivan Show
Bob Hope making a rare appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on May 5, 1968.
Johnny Carson “Deputy John” Routine on The Ed Sullivan Show
A very young Johnny Carson doing his “Deputy John” routine on the Ed Sullivan Show November 11, 1957. He would do this routine in his live shows, mostly Las Vegas, for years. It looks like he may have been given the cut sign to end the routine early. Ed’s show was always jam packed and acts were always being told to cut time.
Elizabeth & Collins “Knife Throwing” on The Ed Sullivan Show
This is a tough way to make a living. One of the many great novelty acts Ed Sullivan had on his show.
Pallie Deana Martin’s Friday Facebook Show 8-21-20
