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Why Mister Kelly's was Home to the Stars

Why Mister Kelly's was Home to the Stars

FromCity Cast Chicago


Why Mister Kelly's was Home to the Stars

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1953, brothers George and Oscar Marienthal opened Mister Kelly’s, a jazz and comedy nightclub on Chicago’s Rush Street. Over the next two decades, the club would help nourish the careers of legends like Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. The documentary “Live at Mister Kelly’s” tells the story of this iconic Chicago club that also broke racial barriers on and off stage. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Executive Producer David Marienthal about growing up visiting his dad and uncle's club and the impact Mister Kelly's had on Chicago's culture. The documentary is now available on Apple TV, Amazon and other streaming platforms.

Guest: David Marienthal—Executive Producer, “Live at Mister Kelly’s”

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Released:
Oct 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.