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Loc: The American Variety Stage: Vaudeville 1870 1920
Provides information about Vaudeville, a popular amusement show during the late 19th and early 20th century.
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Vaudeville Memories
Wonderful site that offers all kinds of pictures and information about the performers, the theatres, the slang, and links to other sites.
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Vaudeville 101
Fun site gives timeline, factoids and figurines, and an outline of a vaudeville show.
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Blackboard @ Sfsu: Vaudeville in Ohio
Gives a great description of small town U.S.A. entertainment: traveling vaudeville shows.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan Show
An article discussing the history of the Ed Sullivan show.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan
Article provides a very thorough review of the life of variety show host Ed Sullivan (1902-1974 CE).
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Loc: America's Story: Vaudeville Comedians
Have a great time listening to and reading about old Vaudeville acts that included magic, juggling, comic routines, animals acts, and dance.