{"product_id":"19247-astaire-fred-berk-sammy-jones-jonah-my-my-didn-t-that-show-kill-em-two-signed-letters","title":"Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987) [Berk, Sammy. (1894–1983)] [Jones, Jonah. (1919–2004)] \"My!  My!  Didn't that show kill 'em!!!!?!\" - Two Signed Letters","description":"Pair of letters from the American dancer and actor to Sammy Berk, a former vaudeville entertainer who managed Cab Calloway, Jonah Jones, and Duke Ellington.  The first letter (autograph letter signed; \"Saturday,\" otherwise undated; 1 p. on personal stationary) reads in full \"Dear Sam, \/ Thanks for your letter.  I was very glad to hear from you. \/ Give my best to the great Jonah and to the boys – please.  I miss him a lot. \/ It was sure a \u003cu style=\"\"\u003egreat\u003c\/u\u003e time we all had.  My!  My!  Didn't that show \u003cu style=\"\"\u003ekill 'em!!!!?!\u003c\/u\u003e  Don't know when I'll be able to get at another one but when I do – I sure hope to get \u003cu style=\"\"\u003eJonah!\u003c\/u\u003e \/ All best Sam \/ -Fred.\"  The letter almost certainly refers to \u003ci\u003eAn Evening with Fred Astaire\u003c\/i\u003e, the 1958 NBC television special that featured the Jonah Jones Quartet, revived Astaire's career, and won a staggering nine Emmy awards.  Vertical and horizontal mailing crease, overall in very good condition.  5.5 x 7 inches (14 x 17.8 cm.).\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe second letter (typed letter signed; July 27, 1960; 1 p. on personal stationary) thanks Berk for sending on a copy of Jones's recent album, \u003ci\u003eA Touch of Blue\u003c\/i\u003e.  In full, \"Dear Sam: \/ Thank you so much for sending me the Jonah Jones album, 'A Touch of Blue.'  I think it is a knockout. \/ I hope Jonah and I will get together again sometime but for the moment my coming show is routined. \/ With all best. \/ As ever yours, \/ [Signature] \/ FRED ASTAIRE.\"  The coming show he references is evidently \u003ci\u003eAstaire Time\u003c\/i\u003e, the second follow-up to \u003ci\u003eAn Evening with Fred Astaire\u003c\/i\u003e.  Vertical and horizontal mailing crease, vertical tear to upper margin, separation along right edge of horizontal crease, overall in very good condition.  5.75 x 9 inches (14.6 x 22.9 cm.).\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093709508767,"sku":"19247","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Astaire_Fred_Berk_Sam_Two_Letters_19247a.jpg?v=1722189842","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/19247-astaire-fred-berk-sammy-jones-jonah-my-my-didn-t-that-show-kill-em-two-signed-letters","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}