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The Fabulous Fifties: Music legends Pat Boone, Frankie Avalon, The legacy of Desi Arnaz, The definitive story of the drive-in theater
Update: 2025-06-28
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the ‘Fabulous Fifties’ with 91 year old music legend Pat Boone; author Todd Purdum on his book ‘Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television’; 50’s teen idol Frankie Avalon; the definitive story of the drive-in theater; Keith Thibodeaux ‘Little Ricky’, the last living cast member from ‘I Love Lucy’. Plus, conversations with the folks from Chicago’s Superdawg; and a tour of Elvis Presley’ home, Graceland, in Memphis. Bonus interviews include the late Joyce Randolph of ‘The Honeymooners’ and Jerry Mathers and the late Tony Dow of ‘Leave it to Beaver’.
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