Vaughn meaders first family albums jfk assassination. Don ho, flip williams, scott joplin, bob booker and earle doud. Issued by cadence records, it was honored as the largest and fastest selling record in the history of the record industry. The comedy writers earle doud and bob booker heard about it and asked. 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. 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. On october 22, 1962, meader joined writers bob booker and earle doud and a small cast of entertainers and recorded the first. 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 photo album, doud, earle, bob booker and george foster on. An assortment of comedy and miscellaneous spoken word vinyl albums. The first family is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of president john f. In an oddball coincidence, the jfk tribute vinyl inside the sleeve is not a crown lp but from pickwicks budget label design.
The first family comedy spoof record album volume two. Vaughn meader, earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, bradley bolke, mark hunter. 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. 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. Abbott vaughn meader march 20, 1936 october 29, 2004 was an american comedian, impersonator, musician, and film actor. Bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2 volumes. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader the. However, other close relatives of the president and first lady, such as parents, grandchildren, stepchildren, and in.
The album won a grammy award and seven million copies were sold. Son of royal houghton doud and mary cornelia doud husband of elvira mathilda doud. 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 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. The first side is so much beyond words of comedy down to the final detail. Bob booker wrote and produced the first family album with his partner, earle doud. Adapted from real life by george foster, bob booker, earl doud container. John sheldon doud 1870 1951 genealogy geni family tree. Jan 20, 2019 bob booker wrote and produced the first family album with his partner, earle doud. I ordered the set online and it arrived within a couple of weeks. Bob booker and earle doud president the first family featuring vaughn meader.
Caught in the act columbia cl646 1955 later issue of this album philips b. When meader did kennedy, it was perfect, booker said. The most doud families were found in the usa in 1880. Comedy records featuring bob booker and earle doud and more. Kennedy, both as commanderinchief and as a member of a large, wellknown political family. So many incidents that had happened during the early sixties were brought back to life in this album. Bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2. 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 album, written and produced by bob booker and earl doud, was. Doud genealogy and doud family history information back to surnames index. Recording named to the 2014 national recording registry. Jun 19, 2012 the first family is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of president john f. Vaughn meader by bob booker, earle doud on amazon music. This is a comedy album recorded on october 22, 1962, as a goodnatured parody of preident john f.
The family tree for mamie doud eisenhower is still in the early stages of research. Record album, the first family, 1962 the henry ford. Vaughn meader first family vinyl records and cds for sale. 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. Vaughn meader, naomi brossart, norma macmillan, earle. Adapted from real life by george foster, bob booker, earl doudcontainer. Oftentimes the family trees listed as still in progress have derived from research into famous people who have a kinship to this person. Featuring vaughn meader with earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, and norma macmillan. Featuring vaughn meader with earle doud, naomi brossart, bob booker, and norma macmillan addeddate 20071109 18.
Issued by cadence records, the first family became the largest and. Bob booker and earle doud present the first family audiobook. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan the first family 50th anniversary edition. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. 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. United states and many other countries see details. Issued by cadence records, the first family became the largest and fastest.
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. Doud genealogy, doud family history geni family tree. Comedy records featuring bob booker and earle doud and. Nov 11, 2009 both albums are available on you tube. 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. Centers on an africanamerican family in the white house. This was about 34% of all the recorded douds in the usa. Before a live audience, they recorded the legendary the first family album. 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. The first family, a comedy album by vaughan meader spoofing.
In 1962, bob booker and earle doud were a pair of comedy writers. The followup album was a dud, and the first family became unlistenable after the assassination, ending a promising gig for meader. Bob booker earle doud vaughn meader the first family lp mono london haa 8048. Kennedy, both as commanderinchief as a a member of a large wellknow political family. You may want to contact the merchant to confirm the availability of the product. The family tree listed here should not be considered exhaustive or authoritative. Vaughn meader, naomi brossart, norma macmillan, earle doud, bob booker, and others. This 1962 record album poked goodnatured fun at president john f. New york had the highest population of doud families in 1840. This was about 34% of all the recorded doud s in the usa. Kennedys written by two other unknowns, bob booker and earle doud.
Details about bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn. First family completete 50th anniversary by the first. The collection includes eighteen records featuring rejoice, dear hearts. 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. Caught in the act columbia cl646 1955 later issue of this album philips b074l 195. Crown records recalls jfk on anniversary of his assasination. Bob booker and earle doud present the first family featuring vaughn meader, earle proud, naomi brossart, bob booker, norma macmillan side one. 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.
The first family by vaughn meader,presented by bob booker. Bob booker earle doud the first family vaughn meader vintage vinyl record album. 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. Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader the first. Volume 1 1 of 5 partsvolume 2 1 of 5 partsfrom the wiki article on meader. The first family is a 1962 comedy album featuring comedian and impressionist vaughn meader. There are already 28 users and 895 genealogy profiles with the doud surname on geni.
A detail from the cover of the 1962 comedy album the first family. Complete your bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker. Bob booker and earle doud present the first family. 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. Bob booker born august 1, 1931 is an american writer and producer of television shows and record albums. I thought this was a real find, having not heard 2. On october 22, 1962, meader joined writers bob booker and earle doud and a small cast of. The first family completete 50th anniversary the first. 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. In 1840 there were 36 doud families living in new york. Vaughn meader bob booker and earl doud present the first family 2 volumes music.
Bob booker and earle doud featuring vaughn meader with earle doud naomi brossart bob booker norma macmillan the first family lp, album, mono. He is best known for producing the 1962 album the first family with earle doud. 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 and the first family 2 featuring naomi brossart, norma macmillan and stanley myron handelman the first family volume two album 7 versions. Rich little americancanadian impressionist, birthday. Explore doud genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. It was a wonderful trip down memory lane with the voices of the kennedy family soundalikes.
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