Oral history interview with Si Siman; 1991 September 23; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 Sept. 23.

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Oral history interview with Si Siman; 1991 September 23; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 Sept. 23.

Country music promoter Si Siman recalls experiences while producing his series of Jubilee shows for television. Discussion includes Jubilee performers; the Junior Jubilee; the Eddy Arnold-Chet Atkins Show; investors in the Jubilee and setting up the show; show sponsors; memories from producing the live broadcasts of the Jubilee; producing the Tennessee Ernie Ford radio show; and the circumstances surrounding the end of the Five Star Jubilee.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 30 minutes)

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Siman, Si.

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Country music promoter and program producer. Born January 17, 1921. Died December 16, 1994. Full name: Ely Earl Siman Jr. AKA: E. E. Siman. Recognized for his primary role in the development of Springfield, Missouri as a country music center during the 1950s. Co-founder, Ozark Jubilee radio show and Jubilee USA television show. Co-founder Earl Barton Music, Top Talent Booking Agency, and the RadiOzark radio syndication company. Managed the career of Red Foley during the 1960s. From t...

Siman, Si.

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Country music promoter and program producer. Born January 17, 1921. Died December 16, 1994. Full name: Ely Earl Siman Jr. AKA: E. E. Siman. Recognized for his primary role in the development of Springfield, Missouri as a country music center during the 1950s. Co-founder, Ozark Jubilee radio show and Jubilee USA television show. Co-founder Earl Barton Music, Top Talent Booking Agency, and the RadiOzark radio syndication company. Managed the career of Red Foley during the 1960s. From t...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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