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Daniels converse with Shaw over lunch, mentioning mutual friends, and questions Shaw about the process of writing an autobiography. He also talks about his early career and then shifts to discussing Las Vegas as the embodiment of entertainment.

Daniels discusses his career, different clubs, and various entertainers, with a focus on New York City's 52nd Street Jazz district in the 1930s and 1940s.

In this interview, Jarwood talks about his business, the Onyx Club, on 52nd Street, New York City, other clubs in the area, drugs and crime, Lionel Hampton, and his thoughts on 52nd street. In the second portion, Olman, wife of Jarwood's business partner Chauncey Olman, discusses her aversion to marijuana usage in the Onyx Club, and the safety of the area during the 1940s.

Miller discusses her life and career, learning to dance as a child, opening for artists like Ella Fitzgerald, and performing in the first integrated show at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also talks about her professionald relationship with Billy Holiday and Ella Fitzgerals and explains how their careers influenced the swing jazz era.

Badgley talks about his childhood, his early musical education, learning to play trombone and double bass in high school, his military service, playing in traveling bands, working as a musician in Las Vegas, and teaching at UNLV. Badgley talks about his childhood, learning to play trombone and double bass in high school, his military service, playing in traveling bands, and working in Las Vegas as a musician and professor at UNLV.

Crosby discusses what he finds humorous, his opinions of aging sex symbols, his comedic upbringing and start in show business, his opinion on performers in casual dress, and his hearing disability.

Crosby talks about the importance of "being where the talent is" to succeed, mentoring, working as a spokesperson for Anhauser Busch, and his new TV show, The Comedy Shop. He also answers callers questions.

Crosby talks, comedy, politics, education, and working Las Vegas.

Falcone discusses his early life, favorite pianists, first professional work, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, Frank Sinatra, his personal professional work writing and arranging music, and working with other performers. He also discusses the relationship between conductor and performer and demonstrates his process for arrangement. Falcone talks about conducting for Frank Sinatra, leading Count Basie's band at the Radio City Music Hall and learning what it's like to work with a personal hero.

Hayes discusses comedy, his movie and tv career, various entertainers, and reads excerpts from his biograpy.

Lind Hayes, along with his wife Mary Healy, talk about Frank Sinatra; his career, personality, shows, and interests.

Lind Hayes, along with his wife Mary Healy, talk about their entertainment career, Hayes' mother, their Las Vegas performances, other acts and artists, and changes in Las Vegas.