Oral history interview with Lonzo & Oscar; 1983 November 21; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Nov. 21.

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Oral history interview with Lonzo & Oscar; 1983 November 21; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Nov. 21.

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Comedians Rollin Sullivan and Dave Hooten, better known as the country comedy act Lonzo & Oscar, give an overview of their lives and careers prior to working together. Discussion starts with Rollin Sullivan's description of his childhood, his start in music, the origin of the name "Oscar," and an overview of his career prior to the formation of Lonzo & Oscar. Dave Hooten follows with a description of his childhood, his start in music, meeting Oscar, an overview of his early career, and memories of his first stage appearance as Lonzo & Oscar. The interview also includes memories of comedian Cousin Wilbur, including a description of his stage act; and memories of Gabe Tucker and Paul Howard.

1 sound cassette (1 hour, 2 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772337

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Hooten, Dave, 1935-

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Lonzo and Oscar

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Country music comedy duo. Popular Grand Ole Opry act. Career active from the 1940s through the mid-1980s. The team consisted of Oscar, played by Rollin Sullivan (Born January 19, 1919), and Lonzo, played in succession by three different performers: Lloyd Leslie George (Lonzo #1, Born June 27, 1924; Died October 19, 1991); John Y. Sullivan (Lonzo #2, Born July 7, 1917; Died June 5, 1967); and Dave Hooten (Lonzo #3, Born February 4, 1935). From the description of Oral history interview...

Sullivan, Rollin, 1919-

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Lonzo and Oscar

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Country music comedy duo. Popular Grand Ole Opry act. Career active from the 1940s through the mid-1980s. The team consisted of Oscar, played by Rollin Sullivan (Born January 19, 1919), and Lonzo, played in succession by three different performers: Lloyd Leslie George (Lonzo #1, Born June 27, 1924; Died October 19, 1991); John Y. Sullivan (Lonzo #2, Born July 7, 1917; Died June 5, 1967); and Dave Hooten (Lonzo #3, Born February 4, 1935). From the description of Oral history interview...

Hooten, Dave, 1935-

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Sullivan, Rollin, 1919-

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