Stairway to Stardom

"Stairway to Stardom, a 1980s public access amateur variety show, hosted by a singing italian brooklynite named Frank Masi. Its guests, many of whom were regulars on the show, included child and teen performers, comedy acts, dancers, and local bands. "

For more information go to the 52 Weeks project page (Jan Turkenburg's 52 Weeks project shared a few nice recordings from the "Stairway to Stardom" - curated by Otis Fodder - in June 2004 and also had a link to some video clips featured at SharpeWorld) and read more about "Stairway to Stardom".
Now Jennifer Sharpe has uploaded 76 sweet clips from Stairway to Stardom to YouTube. (via SharpeWorld)

Updated: 'Stairway to Stardom' explained: an interview with mitch friedman, stairway to stardom preservationist, includes a judson fountain digression. (7.2mb mp3, 07:56min)
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