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Jaffee talks about arriving at 52nd Street in New York City in the 1930s, the era of speakeasies, then jazz clubs, and then the striptease joints. He talks about living over a club called the "Three Deuces", Louis Primo, Martha Raye, Jackie Gleason, and many other characters that populated the street.

Lawrence talks about his childhood in the Bronx, New York City, his military service where he first performed comedy, working the Borsch Belt, getting his big break touring with Tony Bennett, what it was like working the Catskills, and his views of other artists.

Bellson demonstrates the styles of well-known drummers, talks about his use of the double-bass drum, and shares comments about the profession.

Bellson discusses his life as a professional drummer, techniques of setting up and playing drums, comparisons with other artists, going on the road, and his recommendations for musicians who want to pursue professional work.

Campbell discusses women participating in warfare, his show at the Frontier and Desert Inn Hotel and Casino, his motivation to becoming a musician, his early life, his memories about Elvis Presley, and his family.

Campbell talks about love, forgiveness, spirituality, his multiple marriages, and addresses questions about his relationship with Tanya Tucker.

The first part of this audio clip is a radio interview, where Jim Nabors is asked questions from journalists regarding his career as an actor, singer, and comedian. He talks about his career highlights and his performances coming up. The second part is an interview with Bill Willard where they talk about his time working shows in Las Vegas and his popularity.

Travelena speaks about his ESP abilities, his time in the military, his pet peeves, interest in impressions, his early life, and his wish for world peace.

Travelena talks about the return of lounge acts to Las Vegas, compares Las Vegas to Atlantic City, NJ, his television show, the issue of POWs left in Vietnam, and his faith.

Atkins talks about his career in entertainment as a dancer and then a choreographer with Motown Artists. He talks about some of the people he’s met and taught as well as what it was like to be a dancer. Check recounts his career as a drummer and talks about his time at the Copacabana, his time alongside other artists, and discusses his time in Las Vegas.