david malmberg
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...
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david malmberg
- Mar 20, 2022
- 15 min
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, 2021
- 8 min
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, 2021
- 9 min
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, 2021
- 14 min
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, 2021
- 7 min
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, 2021
- 12 min
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, 2021
- 10 min
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, 2021
- 14 min
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, 2020
- 9 min
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, 2020
- 8 min
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, 2019
- 8 min
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, 2019
- 14 min
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, 2019
- 11 min
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, 2019
- 13 min
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, 2019
- 10 min
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. ...
david malmberg
- Aug 16, 2019
- 10 min
The agent's perspective...up close and personal with Gary Berg, of GL Berg Entertainment Part I
One of the more successful entertainment agencies in the country, GL Berg has built and is building a legacy of matching clients and acts...
david malmberg
- Jul 12, 2019
- 13 min
Don Bryan...The Interview
Class act. It is how I would describe Don Bryan. He has been at the craft for decades and at this point in time, has literally performed...
david malmberg
- May 29, 2019
- 9 min
Mark Wade...The Interview Part II
Reading over Part I of the Mark Wade interview caused me to muse on his sense of humor. Mark has a sense of the absurd and frequently...
david malmberg
- May 22, 2019
- 12 min
Mark Wade...The Interview Part I
Thirty some years ago I had a brief telephone conversation with Mark Wade. I don't remember the circumstances behind the call, but we...
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