Richard Grudens offers a glimpse into the Golden Age of music, singing, dancing and acting, for old and new audiences alike, with stories from his personal interviews and encounters and how these performers greatly influenced the culture then and now. New readers will discover a bygone era, and long-time fans will rediscover forgotten favorites - the classics that are still being watched today by millions around the world. You'll discover the songs, movies, musicians, bands, actors and actresses that comprised this era, such as: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, The Andrews Sisters, Frankie Laine, Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, Artie Shaw, Doris Day, Harry James, Ervin Drake, Kate Smith, Sarah Vaughan, Johnny Mathis, Rosemary Clooney, Pat Boone, Joe Franklin, Barbara Eden, Charleton Heston, Irving Berlin, Count Basie, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Jane Russell, Tony Bennett, Fran Warren, Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney, Benny Goodman, Al Jolson and some new faces: Cristina Fontanelli, Tony Babino, Rebel Kicks and More!