[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0380]
Description:
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The American Way, " a popular new variety show designed by and starring Horace Heidt, will appear at Municipal Auditorium for one night, Jan. 17, and will feature Oklahoma native and entertainer / singer / comedian Johnny Standley, a sort of updated rural philosopher with Will Rogers overtones. Standley will get to visit his parents as well during the time spent in OKC, as longtime entertainers J. T. and Myrtle Standley liv…
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Date:
January 11, 1953
Creator:
Reed, John E.
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Partner:
Oklahoma Historical Society