About the Author

David Bakish is an English professor at the City University of New York.

Reviews

"it beats all other Durante books by a nose...staggering amount of information"--Big Reel; "extensive research.... Recommended"--Classic Images; "substantial...Durante's life and career is documented in detail"--The Slide Area; "a must"--The Illustrated Press; "illuminates his struggles and his triumphs on Broadway, and later on radio and television...a 'must' for all those interested in Durante. ...a comprehensive illustrated reference book...a superb book of reference...thoroughly recommended"--The Other Side of Show Business.