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How do the 40's and burlesque go hand in hand?

Pompidou

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A friend of mine is a burlesque dancer, and she seems to love it. I haven't actually gotten to see a show yet, but I'll have to make a point of it. We're both from Connecticut, but I think she's in Massachusetts and Rhode Island quite often too, so if anyone in the vicinity is interested in burlesque, I know first hand it's available.
 

rlandrews3rd

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The shows are a lot of fun; my wife even approves of them which is quite amazing! As the ladies in the shows say "it's about the journey, not the destination". It's not about getting naked as is seen so much these days. It's about talent, tease, and skill. A nice and refreshing change to what is out in the mainstream these days, and quite an homage to the Golden Age.
 

Flat Foot Floey

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John in Covina said:
It's from a TV program either PBS or the History channal maybe the American Experience? It was done in the 1990's giving a 4 part history of Las Vegas that was narrated by Richard Crenna based loosely on Susan Berman's Las Vegas book. Susan was Davie Berman's daughter, Davie Berman was one of the the mob's representatives in Las Vegas running some of the casinos.

I love the reference.
Haha. I like the SPAM adds. They go very well with the topics....not.


In germany (especially Berlin and Hamburg) there is a new burlesque scene growing. Although I think they put much affort in it I rather don't like the idea of a burlesque girl in every 40s event.
At a party the dancers stop and everybody is staring at the stage. I get rather bored by it unless it includes tap dance or so.
 

Miller Fan

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A lot of comics and comedians came out of burlesque as well as the strippers. The one that shocked me the most was Pinky Lee who used to have a kids' show in the mid 50's. I watched it faithfully. He was sort of like a 1940's Pee Wee Herman. He started as a burlesque comic and wound up having the kids' show. What a shock when I found out.
It's you, it's me,it's time for Pinky Lee - - -
 

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