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david malmberg
Aug 1820 min read
"Winchell"
A few months back I was speaking with Al Getler. (Yes, that Al Getler) I was lamenting the fact that I never had a chance to interview...
david malmberg
Jan 2111 min read
David Pendleton, Messenger
It was early in the morning when David and I sat down to chat at the 2023 ConVENTion. He was thoughtful, genuine and transparent in his...
david malmberg
Oct 24, 202312 min read
Willie Tyler...Its Gotta Be In Your Soul
Just think, I was able to interview Willie Tyler! What an honor. His experience, his accolades, his longevity in the business is...
david malmberg
Jul 26, 202312 min read
Max Fulham...The Interview
Leed Cities Variety, Blackpool Opera House, Cambridge Arts theater, 'Best Specialty Act,' from the great British Pantomime Awards 2020,...
david malmberg
Dec 19, 202211 min read
Phillips Puppets...the Interview with Austin
Through the decades we in the vent community have been blessed with some talented figure makers. So blessed there are literally too many...
david malmberg
Mar 20, 202215 min read
THE Dale Brown….THE Interview
It is always fun to run into a kindred spirit in this business. And, it is always fun to explore the many different aspects of...
david malmberg
Dec 10, 20218 min read
Part II...I'm No Dummy... the Interview with Bryan W. Simon and Majorie Engesser.
Bryan has released a new book just in time for the holidays! The cover is pictured. "Hey! I'm Talkin' Here;" is the story behind the hit...
david malmberg
Nov 20, 20219 min read
I'm No Dummy...the Interview with Bryan W. Simon and Marjorie Engesser Part I
Bryan W. Simon and Marjorie Engesser are a team. It is rare today to find a successful partnership in work and in life. Such is the...
david malmberg
Oct 11, 202114 min read
Hellerstein…ventriloquist, collector & entrepreneur
Through the years one of the things that I have noticed about ventriloquists is that they are an intelligent lot. Certainly this could...
david malmberg
Sep 2, 20217 min read
A letter from Dick Weston
My Father was a professional musician. As a boy, growing up in the 50's he would often take me to 'fair dates' where he would accompany...
david malmberg
Aug 16, 202112 min read
A Conversation with Jay Johnson, Pt II
The response to Part I on this interview with Jay has been remarkable. A testimony to his continued popularity in the world of...
david malmberg
Aug 11, 202110 min read
A Conversation With Jay Johnson, Pt I
Jay Johnson. A name synonymous with the art of ventriloquism. His accomplishments in the entertainment business are legendary. Radio, TV,...
david malmberg
Jul 21, 202114 min read
I Hate Al Getler, The Interview
In February 2020 I had interviewed Al Getler for over an hour. Unfortunately, none of it recorded, which completely took the wind out of...
david malmberg
Feb 5, 20209 min read
The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox... Pt II
It is a Thursday afternoon in January 2020 and I have spent the better part of the day putting together Part II of my interview with...
david malmberg
Jan 29, 20208 min read
The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox... Pt I
This is an interview I have wanted to do for quite some time. The multi talented Valentine Vox, best known for his book on the history...
david malmberg
Nov 19, 20198 min read
Spanish Ventriloquist...Elvi
20 years ago I was reading a book on classical guitarists in Spain. Under the section devoted to Andres Segovia, there was a note that...
david malmberg
Sep 26, 201914 min read
James Edward Nelson...1928-2019 The Interview
"Jimmy Nelson led a fantastic life. He's brought joy to literally millions of people during his lengthy show business career, performing...
david malmberg
Sep 14, 201911 min read
Ronn Lucas...The Interview Part II
This interview has been an honor. Ronn is truly one of the greats of the art form. He has headlined six separate times in Las Vegas at...
david malmberg
Sep 2, 201913 min read
Ronn Lucas...The Interview Part I
"THE WORLD'S BEST VENTRILOQUIST." The New York Times The New York Post The Times (London) The San Francisco Chronicle The Times-Picayune...
david malmberg
Aug 28, 201910 min read
The Agent's Perspective...Up close and personal with Gary Berg, of GL Berg Entertainment Pt II
When putting the final touches on these interviews I realized what an enormous amount of valuable information was being disseminated. ...
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