Jimmy was the first entertainer to open a showroom in Las Vegas. He appeared to sell out crowds for many years. A one of a kind star along with Louis. Jimmy Durante was known for never turning down a fan for an autograph. One day he was at dinner in New York with his wife and friends when a group of fans walked up to his table. Jimmy signed autographs and gave each one special time. When they left, one of his friends at the table said, "Why do you bother with that Jimmy"....and he replied..."Without them I'm eating outside"
Ahhhh... The Great JIMMY DURANTE & LOUIS "SATCHMO" ARMSTRONG... What showmanship, what "genius", what fabulous talent...
You know, when Armstrong came out with "WEST END BLUES" it knocked the world upside down !!! It was as revolutionary a song to those times as "HEARTBREAK HOTEL", "LIKE A ROLLING STONE", "SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEART CLUB'S BAND", or "GOOD VIBRATION'S" were in their day... SATCHMO was as well-loved on stage & off. His audience just adored him. Who's to blame them ???
And, JIMMY DURANTE had one of the best shows in the history of early Television. His timing was impeccable.
Thank you Mr. Stumpman, Cub Reporter Barbie & all the pals in Stumpland...
Posted by: George Hood | January 28, 2012 at 09:11 AM
LOVE this kind of REAL Entertainment!!! (GREAT words shared by Mr. Stump to go with the clip too!) ...for without the FANS there is no future!
Posted by: PLOG | January 28, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Oh c'mon, why should Brittney Spears and Justin Bieber acknowledge their fans. With talent like theirs we should just be glad they honor us by performing for us.
Posted by: JoelinPDX | January 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Just watched this on my birthday. These guys were terrific...and the timing of my viewing couldn't have been better!!!
Posted by: Mark Andrews | February 01, 2012 at 10:58 AM