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Based in California, Drew sang in clubs and made personal appearances in and around Los Angeles. Her career gained momentum when she won a vocal contest sponsored by singer [[Frankie Laine]] and some [[Disc jockey|disc jockeys]] in California. Her selection |
Based in California, Drew sang in clubs and made personal appearances in and around Los Angeles. Her career gained momentum when she won a vocal contest sponsored by singer [[Frankie Laine]] and some [[Disc jockey|disc jockeys]] in California. Her selection ” , resulted in a week-long engagement for her to sing at the [[Million Dollar Theatre]] in Hollywood.<ref name=”js” /> |
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Her performances during that week, in turn, led to a contract with [[MGM Records]], with one of her recordings being “[[The Wedding Samba]]” with [[Ziggy Elman|Ziggy Elman’s]] orchestra. Other outcomes of her week at the theatre included an engagement at Ciro’s nightclub and a personal-appearance tour in the eastern United States and parts of Canada. During a post-tour stop in Chicago she was a guest on local radio and television programs and made a guest appearance on the ”Johnny Desmond Goes to College” network program. That performance earned her a return visit the next week, after which she was made a permanent cast member.<ref name=”js” /> |
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Drew co-starred with Bill Snary in ”Dreamboat”, a 30-minute program that debuted on April 9, 1951, on radio station [[WENR (Chicago)|WENR]] in Chicago.<ref name=”js” /> |
Drew co-starred with Bill Snary in ”Dreamboat”, a 30-minute program that debuted on April 9, 1951, on radio station [[WENR (Chicago)|WENR]] in Chicago.<ref name=”js” /> |
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Doris Drew is an American former singer who performed primarily on radio and in personal appearances.
Early years
Drew was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. People became aware of her singing ability by the time she was 8 years old, and she performed in many school programs. Her first professional booking came after she graduated from high school.[1] After singing with a local band[2] for a while she moved to California.[1]
Career
Based in California, Drew sang in clubs and made personal appearances in and around Los Angeles. Her career gained momentum when she won a vocal contest sponsored by singer Frankie Laine and some disc jockeys in California.[1] Her selection from among 500 contestants[3] resulted in a week-long engagement for her to sing at the Million Dollar Theatre in Hollywood.[1]
Her performances during that week, in turn, led to a contract with MGM Records, with one of her recordings being "The Wedding Samba" with Ziggy Elman's orchestra. Other outcomes of her week at the theatre included an engagement at Ciro's nightclub and a personal-appearance tour in the eastern United States and parts of Canada. During a post-tour stop in Chicago she was a guest on local radio and television programs and made a guest appearance on the Johnny Desmond Goes to College network program. That performance earned her a return visit the next week, after which she was made a permanent cast member.[1]
Drew co-starred with Bill Snary in Dreamboat, a 30-minute program that debuted on April 9, 1951, on radio station WENR in Chicago.[1]
Personal life
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