Celebrity Jobber REWINDS - Pat Boone
Summary
Jeff Zito interviews 91-year-old legend Pat Boone, who celebrates 70 years in show business. They discuss Boone’s rise from digging ditches to R&B stardom, his Columbia University degree, and his surprising backup plan to become a teacher. Boone also shares stories about winning Ted Mack Amateur Hour and his new country collaboration.
Topics discussed
Intro, Sponsor, and Episode Overview
Pat Boone's Career Longevity and Move to Beverly Hills
Early Hits and Impact on Race Relations
Growing Up in Nashville and New Country Album
Backup Plan: Teaching, Preaching, and Columbia University
Big Break on Ted Mack Amateur Hour
First Job: Laborer for Architect Father
Podcast Success and Recording Statistics
Dreaming the Song 'Grits'
Speedy Gonzales Hit and New Album Guests
Host Reflections and Shared Architect Background
Outro and Final Sponsor Messages
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