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Comedy duo Nelson and Palmer dazzle at Java Lanes
A lively profile of Nelson and Palmer, a veteran American duo, detailing their chance meeting in 1960 Brooklyn, rapid rise through New York clubs to national TV and Las Vegas, and a current engagement at Java Lanes with the Keith Shaw Players. The piece highlights their improvisation, musical talent, and stage chemistry. It also notes other local acts and venues including Hoyt Axton at Cosmos, Jim and Robbie Bradley at Dino's Torch Room, and Don Mason at Heck's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Blue Point
Brooklyn
Artie Palmer
Pixie
Bd Nelson
Handsate
Man Phiz
Artie
Tsinking
Blue Haven
New York
Bob
Danny Thomas
Las Vegas
Caesar's Palace
Java Lanes
Keith Shaw
Nelson and
Palmer
AL Jolson
Four Freshmen
Billy Eckstine
Toots Armstrong
Eddie Fisher
Lara
Frroil Gamer
George Shearing
Hoyt Axton
The
Cosmos
MaMin St
Seal Beach
Jim Bradley
Robbie
Dino’s
Torch Room
Imperial Hwy
Norwalk
San Gabriel Freeway
Don Mason
Heck's
W. Willow