Another small fact: Out of all the entertainers that Dick Clark new, Paul and Dick were best buds. While Dick had 3 other American Bandstand nightclubs around the country, they had an agreement that Paul had first right of refusal for a AB in Reno where he had his original Kicks nightclub.
Great times. Imagine being an owner in American Bandstand and the perks. However, I never took advantage of them, other than the bartenders looking at me first for a drink. I tipped then really well. Often times I would visit and go to the head of the line figuring the doorman knew me. AB, like many clubs changed out doormen and I was shown the end of the line. I would politely ask the newbie to contact our manager and then the doorman would get so apologetic I felt bad for him. Still, I thanked him for doing his job. It was all beyond cool.
Side note: Just months back I had a meeting with the above manager and Paul's previous partner in the AB about a new club. Everyone was really excited about my concept called, ACCESS BACKSTAGE (I own the trademark). However, nightclubs are not at the top of list for venture capital nor individual investors. Still working on it. If you want to know the concept, just ask on Freepmail.
Sorry for late reply. Don't always read my "posts to you".
Great story. How did you get to be a Navy Vet with all this entertainment impresario stuff?
Sure, Freepmail me the concept of your ACCESS BACKSTAGE.
Either you’re not like me where “Posts To You” are like “You’ve Got Mail” with me reacting like Pavlov’s dog, or you get too many “Posts To You” to get to right away.