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On February 5, 2003, the Big Band Hall of Fame in West Palm Beach, Florida inducted Radio announcers Denny Farrell and Mike Rapchak in a black tie event at the old Colony Hotel. The night was enjoyed by all in attendance at this special occasion. Vocal entertainment was provided by former Jimmy Dorsey and Sammy Kaye vocalist Cliff Ayers.

Denny Farrell with...

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Artie Shaw Radio Remote with Denny Farrell (1983)Artie ShawBuddy Morrow and Ray McKinley

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Denny Farrell with Chuck Foster, First orchestra to play the Acadamy Awards in HollywoodCliff AyersCliff Mercer and Denny Farrell

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Count BasieDenny Farrell with Don Cornell, Vocalist with Sammy Kaye's Orchestra. Million selling record "It isn't Fair"Duke Ellington

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Frankie MastersHarry JamesLionel Hampton

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Ralph Marterie and Denny Farrell after a New Year's Radio Show in ChicagoRalph MarterieSammy Kaye

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Sonny Payne (Drummer), Mel Kunkel (Tenor Sax) and Denny Farrell after a Broadcast from the Hub Ballroom with Harry James in the 1970sSonny PayneSteve Lawrence

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Tony Bennet

More Photos

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Aragon BallroomCartoon DennyDaley Center

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Denny Farrell's Studio (The Old Study)Denny FarrellLouis Armstrong

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Willow-BrookI had just arrived in LA to do a live broadcast with Buddy Morrow. We had only 20 minutes before air time and my tux was all wrinkled. I had to iron, but I had no iron so here is an on-the-road trick absolutely free for when we all go back to work again.img054

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