"Big time Vaudeville on the screen"
Entertainment trade-paper headlines report the resurgence of vaudeville as the new medium of television searches for new talent. At the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, master of ceremonies Robert Alda introduces vaudeville performers while being frequently interrupted by several comedians
Robert Alda
Master of Ceremonies
Ken Trietsch
Hotshot Ken
Paul Trietsch
Hotshot Hezzie
Al Shaw
Variety Act
Sam Lee
Variety Act
Entertainment trade-paper headlines report the resurgence of vaudeville as the new medium of television searches for new talent. At the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, master of ceremonies Robert Alda introduces vaudeville performers while being frequently interrupted by several comedians
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