Podcasts about Vaughn Meader

LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE! Was Herophilus a medical pioneer… or Alexandria's most ambitious serial dissector? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro peel back the skin of history to examine the controversial legacy of Herophilus, the so-called “father of anatomy,” who may have blurred the line between science and something far more disturbing. Then: meet Vaughn Meader, the fastest-rising comedian of the 1960s—whose uncanny JFK impression made him a star… until one world-shaking moment erased him from fame almost overnight. From ancient scalpels to presidential satire, this episode explores the bizarre crossroads of history, medicine, and fame. Perfect for fans of weird true stories, dark humor, and those who like their trivia with a side of “what the actual heck?” Listen now—because the past is stranger than fiction. #StrangeHistory #WeirdFacts #Herophilus #VaughnMeader #DarkHumor #PodcastRecommendations #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out the week, we end it on a high note about comedy mastermind Lenny Bruce!   Topics Discussed Include: *How Lenny inspires an imitable art form until it wore off/became bland again in late 70s/early 80s  *Outrage in today's post-Tik Tok world *Comparisons to other liability risk inducing comedians like Jonathan Winters *Derivative comedians who refuse to be dangerous or clever thanks to hacks like Joe Rogan *Sam Kenison, Andrew Dice Clay, Hannah Gadsby, Dennis Miller, Dave Chappelle, Craig Ferguson & satirist Mark Russell contrasts as well as how many other comedians raised the stakes *The First Family with Vaughn Meader diss backfiring *How Lenny wasn't good at planning his next move inbetween arrests, cartoons, other common cases related to censorship vs. freedom of speech *And how there has yet to be an impressive reenactment/depiction of Lenny on-screen.     CLIPS INCLUDED:  *"Lenny Bruce on The Meaning Of Obscenity" Stand-Up Clip *The Steve Allen Show (April 5, 1959) Clip  by Historic Films YT Channel           MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/        SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222   Discord:  https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass 

Grandpa Bill with Seth Leaf Pruzansky -Talking about - Vaughn Meader's Personal Life and Later Career Personal Life: Vaughn Meader was born in New York City on November 30, 1936. He served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing a career in comedy. Meader was married twice and had children. Later Career: Following the peak of his fame in the early 1960s, Meader's career began to decline. The assassination of President Kennedy in 1963 marked a turning point, as the public's mood shifted, and the demand for comedic impressions of the president waned. Meader continued to perform throughout his life, but his popularity never returned to the heights it had reached in the 1960s. He passed away on October 22, 2004, at the age of 67. Despite his later struggles, Vaughn Meader's legacy as a pioneering comedian and a cultural icon remains firmly established. His work continues to be celebrated as a significant contribution to the history of American comedy. Grandpa Bill reviews Doctor Joan , and her recent visit on my pod BH Sales Kennel kelp Holistic Healing hour , with Paul & Jason from LegalShield-talking ID Theft & Protection after yet another major data breach-dark web and more! No matter what life throws your way, LegalShield is your shield of protection.

GGACP celebrates the birthday of actor, radio personality and voice artist Larry Kenney (Lion-O, Count Chocula, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird) with this ENCORE of a memorable interview from 2017. In this episode, Larry trots out his array of impressions (Richard Nixon, Paul Lynde, George S. Patton) and remembers some of the industry's legendary voice talents, including Mel Blanc, Paul Frees, Bob McFadden, June Foray and Paul Winchell. Also, Larry hosts “Bowling for Dollars,” Don Imus clashes with Howard Stern, William Conrad cleans up the Old West and Peter Lorre tries to sound like...Peter Lorre. PLUS: Jerry the Bellybutton Elf! The return of Vaughn Meader! “The Great American Dream Machine”! And Lauren Bacall praises Larry's Bogie!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What unusual tie does Vaughn Meader have to Milwaukee? Vaughn was a film actor, musician, comedian, and impersonator. He was best known for his number one album “The First Family,” a 1962 comedic take off on the Kennedys in the White House. “The First Family Volume Two” was also top 10. At the time volume one was the fastest selling album and won a Grammy for album of the year. Vaughn performed his Kennedy impersonation around the country, on TV and in nightclubs. And we played cuts from the album on the radio. When the president was assassinated in 1963, the album was pulled off the shelves and that part of Meader's career was over. President Kennedy thought the album was funny, so on this the anniversary of John F. Kennedy's birthday we bring Vaughn Meader and the first family to the podcast and he'll tell us about that unusual tie to Milwaukee?

Comedian and musician Vaughn Meader made a name for himself in the 1960s imitating President John F. Kennedy. His success came to an abrupt end with the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, and his career never rebounded. He spent his later years performing country and blue grass music in his native Maine. Meader passed away in 2004 at age 68.

The actor-comedian became a household name in the early 1960s for his impression of then-President John F. Kennedy, but his star quickly dimmed following the JFK assassination.

November 22, 2023, marks 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the end of one of the era's biggest comedy acts. During Kennedy's term, Vaughn Meader's impersonation of the president made him a household name. The comedy album "The First Family,” in which Meader uncannily played JFK, broke sales records and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Meader's act was so convincing and edgy for the time, White House advisers actually worried about the public confusing him for the real thing. Mo tells the story of Vaughn Meader's brief and blazing time in the limelight and the long darkness that followed, alongside never-before-heard tape of Meader recorded shortly before his death. This episode originally published on January 17, 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Confessions of a 'Prairie Bitch'" offers an intimate look at Alison Arngrim's journey through her iconic role as Nellie Oleson on "Little House on the Prairie." Readers will be captivated by her behind-the-scenes revelations, from her initial auditions to the challenges of embodying Nellie's character. Alison's deep affection for her fellow cast members, especially Melissa Gilbert, shines through as she shares heartwarming anecdotes and the cherished friendships that blossomed during the show's run. Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.   My guest, Alison Arngrim, and I discuss: Alison Arngrim's memoir, "Confessions of a 'Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated." Alison's time on "Love Boat," where she portrayed a mean character towards Vicky Stubbing and her memorable trip to "Fantasy Island." Alison's intriguing list of suitors, including Hervé Villechaize and Dan Haggerty, Grizzly Adams himself. Alison's mother, known for her roles as the voice of Gumby and Casper, and her participation in Vaughn Meader's "First Family" album. Alison's stand-up comedy career, which kickstarted at the age of 15, performing at clubs like the Improv and collaborating with the Village Idiots. "Here's Amy!" - Alison's comedy record where she portrayed Amy Carter in an unofficial spin-off of the "First Family" album. Working with and learning to dance from the talented Marie Osmond. Alison extends her gratitude to Beth Lapides and UnCabaret. Alison shares numerous captivating stories from her time as Nellie on "Little House on the Prairie," including her close relationship with Melissa Gilbert, who played an incredible role in her experience on the show. And much more to discover!   You're going to love my conversation with Alison Arngirm Instagram Alison's website Fan site Alison's book: Confessions of a Praire Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated Audio version of Alison's book Here's Amy (on Spotify)   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.  

This is one of the saddest stories in the history of Presidential impressions. At the end of 1962, comedian Vaughn Meader was flying high off the success of the smash hit comedy album The First Family. Produced by former radio DJ Bob Booker, The First Family Album provided a comic look at the adventures of the Kennedy clan and their New Frontiersman in the 1960s White House. And then, in November 1963, tragedy struck - not only for the young President and his family, but to the career of Vaughn Meader. Special thanks to Bob Booker for taking the time to talk to us over the phone.

GGACP celebrates the birthday (June 28) of one of Gilbert and Frank's favorite performers, comedian, actor and impressionist John Byner with this ENCORE presentation of a hilarious interview from 2016. In this episode, John recalls his early days in show business, his friendship with the legendary Ed Sullivan, memorable encounters with Groucho and James Cagney and his role in Bob Hope's infamous TV special "Joys." Also, John runs into The Duke, roughs up Woody Allen, collaborates with Friz Freleng and consoles Rodney Dangerfield. PLUS: Roger Miller! "Merv Griffin's Talent Scouts"! "Murder Can Hurt You!" Paul Williams in stereo! And the rise and fall of Vaughn Meader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The creativity of one person has the power to inspire and change the course of a person's life. Vaughn Meader's 'The First Family" inspired Sue Kolinsky at a very young age. Her own JFK imitations led to a 30-year career in stand-up, a successful TV writer and producer, and 3 Emmy nominations. Sue Kolinsky has written for Sex and the City, The Ellen Show, and Brotherly Love. Sue's producing credits are massive and include The Osbournes, Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, the Two Coreys, Last Comic Standing, and more.  Sue has appeared on Star Search, the Bob Hope Young Comedians Special, Evening at the Improv, and The Aristocrats.  Sue and I dive into our love of summer camp, and some important lessons on Karma and her amazing appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Our Guest, Sue Kolinsky IMDB Twitter Sue's podcast Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #TakeAShowCamping from @FreshCoastTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow Follow Hashtag Roundup to tweet along with fun hashtags daily! Follow @HashtagRoundup on Twitter! Download the Hashtag Roundup app Follow Jeff Dwoskin: Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Alyson is joined by her good friend, Comedian Jonnie W., to talk about Vaughn Meader's “The First Family”, and how it influenced presidential humor today.  Listen to “The First Family” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwu8S6Ekx9w More about Jonnie W.: http://www.jonniew.com Follow Jonnie W.: https://www.instagram.com/jonniewcomedy/ Talk About That Podcast: https://talkaboutthatpodcast.com Shop New Merch: www.kennedydynasty.com/shop Recommendations: www.kennedydynasty.com/recommendations Instagram: www.instagram.com/kennedydynasty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedydynastypodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/kennedydynasty Website: www.kennedydynasty.com

John Roarke and I discussed early impressionists; Vaughn Meader; audio taping impressions off TV; his stand up act; old vs. young Groucho; getting Fridays; playing Woody Allen in his first sketch; how voices stay in your head and supplant your voice; "Diner of the Living Dead"; "Brotherhood of Men Who Hum Between Words"; his Reagan; Johnny Carson wants his wig when Fridays is cancelled; Three Stooges on Drugs; "A Night in Teheran"; "Road to El Salvador"; "Star Wars Memories"; musical guests; Peter Fonda; Ruth Buzzi; guest hosts; having enough material to withstand the 1981 writer's strike; Dick Ebersol tries to poach the cast; "Ronnie Horror Picture Show"; tape trading episodes vs. Shout Factory release; my crew jacket; "Altered Statesman"; his Bob Hope; riffing with Dave Thomas; Johnny Carson impersonations; Out of This World; DC Follies; Off the Wall; Naked Gun 2 1/2; corporate shows; retirement --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The twins go down a rabbit hole, discussing everything from Noel Coward to Allen Ginsberg to Allan Sherman to Vaughn Meader - to the phrase, "Be Cool" and much more - including another original tune from Chris' archive. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - "Technicolor Town" - by Chris Yale 2:45 - About the song 3:55 - Farewell, Jim Cass. God rest you. 4:55 - Roger's fascination with Noel Coward. "The Vortex" / Morley Safer / "The Privilege of His Company: Noel Coward Remembered" by William Marchant / "I'll See You Again" / "Private Lives" / "Blithe Spirit" / "Noel Coward at Las Vegas" / Peter Matz / Coward and Roger's smoking / Mark Mulkeen / Roy Moseley 10:50 - Chris and Sherlock Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle / Allan Sherman / "My Son the Folk Singer" / Vaughn Meader / "The First Family"  12:55 - ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 13:50 - Buying tobacco underage in the 1970s 16:25 - More about Rog and Noel Coward 17:15 - Bob Dylan / Jack Kerouac / William S. Burroughs / Allen Ginsberg / Arthur Rimbaud / Ted Morgan / William Somerset Maugham 19:18 - Benzedrine Inhalers and the Beats 20:44 - "What's the matter with your eyes, boys?" 22:18 Roger's rat tail 23:44 - Chris' skinny black jeans, boots and Springsteen 25:08 - "Reality Sandwiches" by Allen Ginsberg 25:15 - Wattles Park Hollywood 26:55 - Benders and sobriety 28:12 - New Year's thoughts, "Don't bother to join a gym," high colonics and COVID-19 29:45 - My son/My coach 33:49 - Tantric Sting, Gene Simmons and self-importance 34:15 - Band chemistry and Led Zeppelin Rona Barret 35:45 - Sick of music?  "Thing A Week" / Jonathan Coulton

“Boy, is Vaughn Meader fucked.” - Lenny Bruce, Nov. 22, 1963 "When you're down, it's a long way up. When you're up, it's a long way down. It's all the same thing. No new tale to tell." - Love and Rockets    REO Speedwagon - Ridin' The Storm Out (studio version) (1973) I played this song over and over in my High School cool-kids band Second Age, having never heard this studio version, sung by not Kevin Cronin. Not nearly as exciting.  Rufus - Read All About It (1971) On this show, I play songs by Rufus AND The American Breed, whose big hit was "Bend Me, Shape Me".  They had three top-40 songs in total. Al Ciner, Kevin Murphy, and Lee Graziano went on to form Rufus. Chaka Kahn (Yvette Marie Stevens) joined in 1972, age 18, and the rest is history. I love Chaka Kahn almost as much as I love Gladys Knight. All music we heard in the '80s and '90s came (usually) from people who had lived through great hardship, for long years, and no promised road to success.  Bay City Rollers - Jenny (1972) Not a bad group, even though they were produced by that unctuous Jonathan King (who gave the world Genesis (good) and the "Ooohgachaca" version of "Hooked on a Feeling" (bad)), they were struggling with their sound, but I don't think it would be fair to label them a 'boy band' at this point. That would come in a couple of years.  Bay City Rollers - Hey C.B. (1973)  Wings - Beware My Love (demo) (1976) Led Zeppelin's John Bonham on drums. The studio version featured the somewhat less swingy Joe English, who went on to play with the band Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead formed, Kingfish, but not WITH Bob Weir. Kingfish signed to Jet Records for their 1978 album Trident. Since they were on Jet, it makes sense that they opened for ELO on their Out Of The Blue tour (with the spaceship and pre-recorded backing) which I attended. September 1978. I asked a guy who studies all things GD but even HE doesn't know for sure who the drummer for that tour was.  The Crucibles - Beware Of Low-Flying Birds (1966) 5-pc band from Madison, Wisconsin, later "known" as Kiriae Crucible. Can you imagine getting to record your own song in a real recording studio, and when the things arrive, the title is changed because of a shortage of space/ink on the label? TRUE STORY! Paul McCartney - Dress Me Up As a Robber (demo sections) (1982)  Wings - Going To New Orleans (My Carnival) (demo) (1975)  Bay City Rollers – Saturday Night (original version) (1973) Their big breakthrough hit in the US was recorded previously with their first lead singer Nobby Clark, who left the band to pursue a solo career. The band re-recorded a slightly less Scottish version with their new singer Les McKeown, and, of course, hit it huge. Poor Nobby recorded a couple of singles and did some theater, but ended up ruing his decision for the rest of his drug-addled life. How awful. Can you imagine?  Would you rather be an ex-lead singer whose band blew up right after you left, or would you rather be in that band during their heyday and watch it slowly slip back into the morass of trivia land?  Paul McCartney - Stop, You Don’t Know Where She Came From (demo) (1980)  Bay City Rollers - Manana (1972)  The American Breed - When I’m With You (1970)  Paul McCartney - It's Not On (Pipes of Peace Bonus Track) (1983) Paul McCartney - Mr. H Atom/You Know I'll Get You Baby (McCartney II Bonus Track) (1980)  Bay City Rollers - We Can Make Music (1972)  Rufus - Fire One Fire Two Fire Three (1971) The origins of Rufus go back to 1962 Cicero, Illinois, when they formed Gary & The Knight Lites. Rufus - Follow The Lamb (1971) One of the later members of Rufus was David (Hawk) Wolinski, who co-wrote or solely wrote their songs "Hollywood", "Street Player" (later recorded by co-writer Danny Seraphine's band Chicago), "Everlasting Love", "Do You Love What You Feel", and the 1983 hit "Ain't Nobody," which reached #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Rufus - Brand New Day (1971) From the movie "The Landlord". Written by Al Kooper.  Rufus - Maybe Your Baby (1972) Written by Stevie, who recorded it on his Talking Book album. I like this version a little more. Tighter.  Paul McCartney - Soily (1971) Someone on Quora said: Soily is a fictional character created by McCartney, the daughter of Bruce and Yvonne McMouse. The McMouse family lives under the stage where Wings perform in an hour-long cartoon produced by Sir Paul but later shelved. Very few people have seen the film. Presumably, if heard in the animation, the song’s lyrics would make sense in context. But apparently, Paul doesn’t like the movie, and no one who has seen it is clamoring for its release, so it may be left to rot and be lost to history aside from this song and some character sketches sold at auction a few years ago. I said: A line from the song: "The cat in satin trousers says it's oily..." explains....something... Wings - Silly Love Songs (demo) (1976) Suburban 9 to 5 - Captain Kangaroo (1968) Pretty safe to say you haven't heard of this band, but the guitarist is Gary Richrath, later of REO Speedwagon.  Suburban 9 to 5 - Sunshine Becomes You (1968)  The American Breed - Powder (1968) So this is a remnant of the Sgt. Pepper era, where every band member was now asked to (nay, TOLD to) assert their individual personality, like The Monkees, this album art sort of aping Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. more or less. One thing both albums also have in common: They were both released on the descent, although they could not have known it at the time.  The American Breed - Pumpkin (1968) The American Breed - Scarlet (1968) The American Breed -Green (1968) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Gypsy Lover (1970) You can read all about the tragic tale of Vaughn Meader all over the web. But what is NOT widely known is that Vaughn Meader released a 1972 album called "The Second Coming" (two cuts are featured here) where he plays the part of Jesus Christ returned to Earth amid the hippy culture that birthed Jesus Christ Superstar (which was produced by Tom O'Horgan, who produced Hair, Lenny (which I own and will feature soon), and was credited with "stage production conceived and adapted by" for the 1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band film. So...that career was interesting.) to virtually no sales, no radio play, etc....it was as if he, himself, was the guy that put the rifle in Clay Sha....er......Lee Harvey Oswald's hands. No one wanted to know. He made a sort of comeback, appearing in the film Linda Lovelace For President in 1975.  Vaughn Meader - The Second Coming (Part 1) (1972) Vaughn Meader - The Second Coming (Part 2) (1972) Barry McGuire - Secret Saucer Man (1968) Three years from "Eve Of Destruction". I LOVE this song.  Bay City Rollers - Alright (1971)  Clarence Carter - Light My Fire (1969) With Duane Allman of The Allman Joys on guitar.  Frank Zappa - Public Service Announcement (1968)  Lena Zavaroni - Jump Down Jimmy (1980) You know her story. Don't you? She suffered from the same affliction as Karen Carpenter.  Suburban 9 to 5 - Walk Away (1968)  Martin & Finley - Long Life And Success To The Farmer (1972) Milkwood - Makeshift Pawn (1972) Would evolve into The Cars.  Nazz - Wonder Who's Loving Her Now (1967) The Vapors - Prisoners (1979) The Quick - Ain't Nothin' Gonna Stop Me (1969) 

Dave and Phil share Thanksgiving memories including a special look back at that fateful day in 1963 when JFK was assassinated. We remember comedian Vaughn Meader and his landmark "First Family" record album. Plus, we look at the newly released documentary about the late John Belushi and a new HBO show for Conan O'brien. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

REMEMBERING COMEDY OFF THE RECORD from the post-Radio Days era. Providing the word pictures are Bob Newhart, Shelly Berman, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Don Ameche and Frances Langford, Charlie Manna, Andy Griffith, Vaughn Meader and Stan Freberg.

Kevin Bartini is one of the most sought after audience warm-up comedians, warming up crowds for The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, The Nightly Show as well as headlining comedian across the United States. He also is the only guest to see me do stand up. Kevin spearheaded the drive to turn West 121st street into George Carlin Way. He talks about the positives and negatives of that experience, Gilbert Gottfried's performance at the post-unveiling comedy show, Lewis Black, Rodney Dangerfield, Vaughn Meader, Jon Stewart, and Bill Cosby. Kevin's albums can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Unintentionally-White-Album-Kevin-Bartini/dp/B07CXNLJM1 https://www.amazon.com/Western-Masshole-Explicit-Kevin-Bartini/dp/B08BJD9DCM https://www.amazon.com/Western-Masshole-Explicit-Kevin-Bartini/dp/B08BJD9DCM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steely Dan - Kind Spirit (1980) Outtake from the Gaucho sessions.  Steely Dan - Were You Blind That Day? (1980) Ibid. Became "Third World Man". Steely Dan - The Bear (1980) Ibid.  Cocaine: The Champaign Drug Ad For Eyewitness News Somewhere.  Dope! The Dope King's Last Stand, Side 1.  - This 1977 Album was nominated for Best Children's Recording at the Grammys.  David Frye - Nixon Gets High (1969) American comedian, impressionist and satirist, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures. He was one of the nation's top political humorists during the 1960s and 1970s. Dino, Desi & Billy - Spray-Colored Glasses (1969) From the movie "Follow Me". Dino, Desi & Billy - Hawley (1969) Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Doin' The Flake (1965) Have you ever seen the Gary Lewis/Jerry Lewis Hullabaloo?   Gary Lewis and the Playboys - I Saw Elvis Presley Last Night (1969) Gary Lewis and the Playboys - New In Town  (1967) Gary Lewis and the Playboys - Then Again Maybe (1972) Dino, Desi & Billy - Lady Love (1970) The group was never a favorite of the critics. Writing for Allmusic.com, music critic Richie Unterberger characterized them as a group that "never had an ounce of credibility", with music that was "innocuously bland in the extreme." These sentiments may be contrasted with the fact that the band was well thought of by the Beach Boys, to the extent that Brian Wilson and [Billy]Hinsche co-wrote one of the band's original songs, and their final single, "Lady Love". That single was released by Reprise Records in 1970, after the group had broken up. Hinsche's sister, Annie, married Carl Wilson and Hinsche himself worked with the Beach Boys as a backing musician for many years. Dino, Desi & Billy - A Certain Sound  (1970) Lena Zavaroni - Jump Down Jimmy (1980) Orson Welles - The Begatting Of The President Pt. 1 (1969) Rich Little - President's Rap (1982) Ultimate Spinach - Suite: Genesis Of Beauty (In Four Parts) (1968) The Burns - I Saw Her Standing There (1969)   The Burns - Sky Pilot (1969) David Frye - The Dick Nixon Show (1971) A good article about a very Vaughn Meader-like character in American showbiz.  A fake interview with Dwight Eisenhower. Very funny. (Maybe 1965?) Eric Burdon & War - A Day In The Life (1968)

In this episode of What’s So Funny! Dave Schwensen and Tom Megalis listen to original one hit wonder Vaughn Meader. His comedy album broke records when it was released in 1962 skyrocketing to the top of the charts, but his career took a turn for the worse when national tragedy hit. As the original presidential impersonator he changed the face of the nation as John F. Kennedy. Let’s go back in time to Camelot with Vaughn Meader’s “The First Family.”

On The Gist, even with a genuinely good story, president Trump just can’t get his facts right. In the interview, his name is Mo Rocca, and he’s out with a new podcast of obituaries. So it’s only natural, of course, that it be called Mobituaries. His audio tributes can be for both people and things, including JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader and the humble station wagon.  In the Spiel, America’s billionaires do some good, and they don’t make the rest of us any poorer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, even with a genuinely good story, president Trump just can’t get his facts right. In the interview, his name is Mo Rocca, and he’s out with a new podcast of obituaries. So it’s only natural, of course, that it be called Mobituaries. His audio tributes can be for both people and things, including JFK impersonator Vaughn Meader and the station wagon.  In the Spiel, America’s billionaires do some good, and they don’t make the rest of us any poorer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For one brief shining moment in the early 1960s, John F. Kennedy impersonator Vaughn Meader was on top of the world. He was the voice of the hit comedy album "The First Family" which broke sales records and even won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Meader's impression also stirred up controversy, forcing White House advisers to grapple with the impact of political mimicry. In this episode Mo Rocca explores the story of this once-famous comic whose career died the same day President Kennedy was assassinated. Warning: this episode contains language that might be deemed offensive for some listeners.Learn more about the Mobituaries book: http://bit.ly/MobituariesBook

In 1962, comedian Vaughn Meader began doing an impression of President Kennedy. The act took the country by storm, Soon, Meader had a top selling comedy album and TV appearances. Then it all came to an end on November 22, 1963.

The third installment in the Family Albums mini-series is a special one, and one I've wanted to do for a long time.  Sheila Meader Stratton met Vaughn Meader, famous for his JFK impression and the blockbuster album The First Family, after … Continue reading →

  Some classic comedy this week with JFK, impersonator Vaughn Meader and in swank advice the follow up to writing back to people. Plus I've discovered another problem and another chance to grab a Sinatra abode and oufcourse the look at the world of swank gig guide. Finally a movie to check out about Ernest Hemmingway   www.cocktailnation.net   SG Sound-Escapade Velocity Tom Gaebel-Hey Look Me Over Julie London-Time For August James Morrison-I've Got The World On A String Eight To The Bar-Rhumba Queen Astrud Gilberto-I'm Nothing Without You Oscar Castro Neves-Bossa Nova Cha Cha Art Van Damme-Wave Uptown Vocal Jazz Group- I Love Lucy Anna Seleh -Caravan Don Ralke -Safradesia Mancini-Nightside New Marty Show-Ladies Man    

This week we have classic comedy from a JFK impersonator from the sixties called Vaughn Meader and we talk about one of the greatest unsolved crimes of the 20th century! www.cocktailnation.podbean.com The Sharps-Caravan Narco Lounge Combo-Miserlou Henry Mancini -It Had Better Be Tonight  Les Baxter-Barquita Les Baxter -Because Of You Tiki Joes Ocean-Belles Of Bombay Jeff Denson Quartet-The Circle Jimmy Vargas -Nude On A Swing Martin Denny -Quiet Villagey Codename Carter- The Heist Si Zentner- From Russia With Love Kaylene Peoples-How Insensitive Stolen Idols-Kyoto Protocol Warren Barker-Deep Night HB Radki-Martinis and Pearls

Gilbert and Frank reach out to one of their favorite performers, comedian and impressionist John Byner, who recalls his early days in the business, his friendship with Ed Sullivan, his memorable encounters with Groucho and James Cagney and his role in Bob Hope's infamous "Joys." Also, John runs into the Duke, roughs up Woody Allen, collaborates with Friz Freleng and consoles Rodney Dangerfield. PLUS: Roger Miller! "Merv Griffin's Talent Scouts"! "Murder Can Hurt You!" Paul Williams in stereo! And the rise and fall of Vaughn Meader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated writer, producer and comedian Carol Leifer joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about early comedy influences Mickey Katz, Allan Sherman and Vaughn Meader, her salad days at The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star and scripting unforgettable "Seinfeld" episodes like "The Rye," "The Lip Reader" and "The Hamptons" (aka "The Ugly Baby.") Also, Carol dates Paul Reiser, recognizes Ron Perlman, compliments Barry Levinson and opens for the Chairman of the Board. PLUS: Lenny Schultz! "Cool Hand Luke"! The return of "Dummy in the Window"! Gilbert meets Lorne Michaels! And Carol (sort of) meets Jack Nicholson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obama's got a tan suit, no strategy, and doesn't believe it's WWIII. WRONG WRONG WRONG! Jackie and Dunlap are here to set the record straight. Also Labor Day, Boat Police, Retired Jackie, James Bond, Jack Ryan, Dave, the Act Right List, Black Reagan, and Vaughn Meader.  Sponsored by Johnny Greenstreet's Get Out! ("Not Rescuing Hurt Ghost Bird") and Tee Tee Slott's Murfreesboro Bottled Water Association's Murfreesboro City Fair ("Next Week!")