Gong Show got us our first union voucher and after 30 years performing it took to get into Sag-Aftra. You had to get on TV or movies as a paid act 3 times to become eligible. Sandy Hackett, Buddy's son, got us on. He ran the Sahara Monday night showcase.
We did too as you see us dancing around behind them! They tape 5 shows in one day and I did a Roy Orbison impression in one show and brought out Bernie for another. I got my first union voucher and it took 3 to get into Sag-Aftra from Gong Show. Last Comic Standing I got my second voucher and the third came from doing 2 movies with Russell Brand.
It was funtimes and my first union voucher. You need 3 to be able to join the union and to do so you had to have a speaking part on TV to get a voucher. Sandy Hackett, Buddy's son, got us on. Sandy ran the best talent showcase in Vegas at the Sahara Hotel-Casino with a 3 piece band. Many started there. Danny Gans...the Ain't Brothers too and on our channel. We auditioned on original Gong Show and a week later RIP Taylor doing our bit on Norm Crosby's Comedy Store TV Show...
I'm trying to find another obscure female singer and song from 1985/86 who had a great sounding song but I can't remember the title. It came out right around the time of their first songs. I heard it while I lived in NY but I don't think it played on the radio, more in bars and clubs. If anyone has any ideas.
