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Classic Showbiz - CHAPTER 1: THE HOOD, THE SCHMUCK & MISS NEW JERSEY LEGS
Manage episode 181529969 series 19234
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Allan Drake was one of several Mob-connected comedians in mid-century America. His connections got him huge gigs at The Flamingo in Las Vegas and the Copacabana in New York. Those same connections would destroy his life and keep his name from reaching the history books.
The episode features Mob-era comedians Jack Carter, Dick Curtis, Shecky Greene, and more.
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275 episodes
Manage episode 181529969 series 19234
To hear more episodes from this series go to http://stitcherpremium.com/SHOWBIZ for more details.
Allan Drake was one of several Mob-connected comedians in mid-century America. His connections got him huge gigs at The Flamingo in Las Vegas and the Copacabana in New York. Those same connections would destroy his life and keep his name from reaching the history books.
The episode features Mob-era comedians Jack Carter, Dick Curtis, Shecky Greene, and more.
Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link https://siriusxm.com/presents and use code PRESENTS.
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