I ordered the set online and it arrived within a couple of weeks. While waiting for his response, i discovered the existence of a 50th anniversary edition of the first family and the first family volume two comprised of three cds and a booklet written by bob booker telling the whole story. Featuring vaughn meader with earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, and norma macmillan addeddate 20071109 18. Vaughn meader, earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, bradley bolke, mark hunter. The collection includes eighteen records featuring rejoice, dear hearts. Vaughn meader bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2 volumes music. Sales plummeted after kennedys assassination as the nation went. The most doud families were found in the usa in 1880. First family completete 50th anniversary by the first. Kennedy, both as commanderinchief and as a member of a large, wellknown political family. Genealogy for john sheldon doud 1870 1951 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan the first family lp, album, mono artist bob bookerandearle doudfeaturingvaughn meaderwithnaomi brossartnorma macmillan. He is best known for producing the 1962 album the first family with earle doud.
The doud family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The devil made me buy this dress, tiny bubbles, hair, the first family, the first family rides again. With his good looks, quick wit, high public profile, and large and colorful family, booker and doud regarded kennedy as a movie star president, and began. This was about 34% of all the recorded douds in the usa. Sales plummeted after kennedys assassination as the. In 1840 there were 36 doud families living in new york. Bob booker born august 1, 1931 is an american writer and producer of television shows and record albums. Vaughn meaders first family albums jfk assassination. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader the first. Abbott vaughn meader march 20, 1936 october 29, 2004 was an american comedian, impersonator, musician, and film actor. Bob booker earle doud vaughn meader the first family lp mono london haa 8048. In 1962, bob booker and earle doud were a pair of comedy writers brainstorming a new project when they struck upon the idea of making an album devoted to material about the thencurrent president of the united states, john f.
This 1962 record album poked goodnatured fun at president john f. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane with the voices of the kennedy family soundalikes. The album, written and produced by bob booker and earl doud, was. You may want to contact the merchant to confirm the availability of the product. Complete your bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan collection. Bob booker and earle doud president the first family featuring vaughn meader. Recording named to the 2014 national recording registry. Earlier in the jfk term, the bihari label kent released a copycat lp of the immensely popular 1962 first family comedy release by bob booker, earle doud, george foster and comedian vaughn meader impersonating jfk.
I have been trying to find the kennedy inaugural address that was set to music and thought it was on the back side of this album. Rich little americancanadian impressionist, birthday. Meader began his career as a musician but later found fame in the early 1960s after the release of the 1962 comedy record written and. An assortment of comedy and miscellaneous spoken word vinyl albums. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Volume 1 1 of 5 partsvolume 2 1 of 5 partsfrom the wiki article on meader. Kennedys written by two other unknowns, bob booker and earle doud. On october 22, 1962, meader joined writers bob booker and earle doud and a small cast of. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader the. The first family is a 1962 comedy album featuring comedian and impressionist vaughn meader. Members of the first family consist of the president, the first lady of the united states, and any of their children.
Featuring vaughn meader with earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, and norma macmillan. The family tree for mamie doud eisenhower is still in the early stages of research. New york had the highest population of doud families in 1840. The first family of the united states is the family of the president of the united states, who is both head of state and head of government of the united states.
Doud genealogy, doud family history geni family tree. Caught in the act columbia cl646 1955 later issue of this album philips b. Rich little is a famous canadianamerican impressionist and voice actor. The first family was a comedy album that for a brief moment became one of the most successful recording projects in history, and just as quickly vanished in the wake of a national tragedy. Nov 22, 2015 in an oddball coincidence, the jfk tribute vinyl inside the sleeve is not a crown lp but from pickwicks budget label design. This is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of preident john f. Caught in the act columbia cl646 1955 later issue of this album philips b074l 195. The first family completete 50th anniversary the first. A detail from the cover of the 1962 comedy album the first family.
Adapted from real life by george foster, bob booker, earl doud container. The album won a grammy award and seven million copies were sold. Jan 20, 2019 bob booker wrote and produced the first family album with his partner, earle doud. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan the first family lp, album, mono.
Complete, an album by vaughn meader on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The first family comedy spoof record album volume two. Bob booker and earle doud present the first family. The followup album was a dud, and the first family became unlistenable after the assassination, ending a promising gig for meader. Comedy records featuring bob booker and earle doud and more.
Bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2. Issued by cadence records, it was honored as the largest and fastest selling record in the history of the record industry. The album, written and produced by bob booker and earl doud, was recorded on october 22, 1962, is a goodnatured parody of thenpresident john f. With booker, doud, and a handful of comic actors rounding out the cast, the first family was recorded at a small studio in new york city on october 22, 1962 by remarkable coincidence, that same evening president kennedy delivered a speech alerting the nation to the presence of soviet weapons in cuba, and the producers had to scramble to keep. The comedy writers earle doud and bob booker heard about it and asked. When meader did kennedy, it was perfect, booker said. Complete your bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader and the first family 2 featuring naomi brossart, norma macmillan and stanley myron handelman the first family volume two album 7 versions. Details about bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn. Bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2 volumes. In 1966, booker and foster wrote and produced the new first family, 1968, a curious album that imagined cary grant voiced by will jordan as president of the united states, while in 1981, doud coproduced the first family rides again, starring rich little as ronald reagan.
Bob booker and earle doud present the first family audiobook. There are already 28 users and 895 genealogy profiles with the doud surname on geni. Comedy records featuring bob booker and earle doud and. On october 22, 1962, meader joined writers bob booker and earle doud and a small cast of entertainers and recorded the first.
The first family by vaughn meader,presented by bob booker. The first family is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of president john f. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan the first family 50th anniversary edition. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. Bob booker and earle doud present the first family featuring vaughn meader, earle proud, naomi brossart, bob booker, norma macmillan side one. Doud genealogy and doud family history information back to surnames index. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Record album, the first family, 1962 the henry ford.
In 1962, bob booker and earle doud were a pair of comedy writers. Soon, his eerie knack for capturing the pacing and timbre of kennedys distinct voice caught the eye of bob booker and earle doud and on october 22, 1962, they entered fine recording studios in new york city and before a live audience, they recorded the legendary the first family album. The first family photo album, doud, earle, bob booker and george foster on. Nov 11, 2009 both albums are available on you tube. Vaughn meader, naomi brossart, norma macmillan, earle doud, bob booker, and others.
Vaughn meader, naomi brossart, norma macmillan, earle. Son of royal houghton doud and mary cornelia doud husband of elvira mathilda doud. Soon, his eerie knack for capturing the pacing and timbre of kennedys distinct voice caught the ear of bob booker and earle doudand on october 22, 1962 they entered fine recording studios in new york city. Explore doud genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. Vaughn meader by bob booker, earle doud on amazon music. John sheldon doud 1870 1951 genealogy geni family tree. However, other close relatives of the president and first lady, such as parents, grandchildren, stepchildren, and in. Bob booker earle doud the first family vaughn meader vintage vinyl record album. The family tree listed here should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. Jun 19, 2012 the first family is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of president john f. Don ho, flip williams, scott joplin, bob booker and earle doud. The first family, a comedy album by vaughan meader spoofing.
In 1962, bob booker and earle doud were a pair of comedy writers brainstorming a new project when they struck upon the idea of making an album devoted to material about the thencurrent president of the. This was about 34% of all the recorded doud s in the usa. Vaughn meader first family vinyl records and cds for sale. Issued by cadence records, the first family became the largest and. Issued by cadence records, the first family became the largest and fastest. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. The complete first family by vaughn meader comedy writers bob booker, earle doud, and george foster werent looking to create a cultural phenomenon when they teamed with an obscure standup. Kennedy, both as commanderinchief as a a member of a large wellknow political family.
Comedy writers bob booker, earle doud, and george foster werent looking to create a cultural phenomenon when they teamed with an obscure standup comic named vaughn meader to cut a comedy album in the fall of 1962, but ultimately thats what they did, and the first family, a gentle but effective bit of political satire that focused on the foibles of president john f. Before a live audience, they recorded the legendary the first family album. Kennedy, both as commanderinchief and as a member of the prominent kennedy family. Bob booker wrote and produced the first family album with his partner, earle doud. Vaughn meader, a kennedy impersonator, lampooned the president and parodied his pt109 history, the kennedys wellknown athleticism, and jackie kennedys redecoration of the white house. Adapted from real life by george foster, bob booker, earl doudcontainer. In an oddball coincidence, the jfk tribute vinyl inside the sleeve is not a crown lp but from pickwicks budget label design. Crown records recalls jfk on anniversary of his assasination. Centers on an africanamerican family in the white house. I thought this was a real find, having not heard 2. The first side is so much beyond words of comedy down to the final detail. So many incidents that had happened during the early sixties were brought back to life in this album.
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