Looking to book 
a particular entertainer? 
Search our site here:
RETURN HOME
=> CONTACT US <=
mail, phone, fax, e-mail
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!
***  ***
ENTERTAINMENT BUYERS' RESOURCES
COMPLETE ARTIST ROSTER
DOWNLOAD FULL ARTIST ROSTER MAGAZINE
OFFER / INQUIRY FORM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT CELEBRITY DIRECT ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK A CELEBRITY FOR AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS / PERSONAL APPEARANCES
FULL EVENT PLANNING SERVICES / CONCERT PRODUCTION
TESTIMONIALS / MEDIA
BOOKING PRO 3.0
**NEW**ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING SOFTWARE FOR AGENCIES, VENUES, AND ENTERTAINERS!
**NEW**DESIGN, ORDER & PRINT YOUR VENUE TICKETS HERE!
CLICK HERE TO INSTANT MESSAGE US !
FOR ENTERTAINERS
BOOKING PRO 3.0
**NEW**ENTERTAINMENT BOOKING SOFTWARE FOR AGENCIES, VENUES, AND ENTERTAINERS!
SUBMIT YOUR PROMO 
AND / OR DEMO
RECORDING, DESIGN, AND DISTRIBUTION
WEBSITE DESIGN & HOSTING
add your profile to
THE CELEBRITY DIRECTORY
FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS
=>PURCHASE TICKETS <=
AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE
VIEW/SUBMIT FAN PHOTOS
OTHERS
SIGN / VIEW GUESTBOOK
LINKS DIRECTORY
ADD YOUR LINK
NEWS HEADLINES
CELEBRITY DIRECT
AUTOGRAPHS
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRITY
ADDRESS & PHONE BOOK

THE PLATTERS
INFORMATION SITE
.
JUMP TO ROSTER:
FAVORITES
OLDIES
CLASSIC ROCK
SOLO / DUOS
COUNTRY
SURF
TRIBUTES
VARIETY
AMERICAN IDOL
ACTORS
COMEDIANS
ATHLETES
SPEAKERS
GOSPEL

PRIVATE BUYERS' AREA
PRIVATE CDE LOGIN
Mickey Rooney article which appeared in the March 7, 2003 edition of the Sun-Herald newspaper
MICKEY ROONEY, WIFE & TRIO WILL BRING A FUN SHOW TO PC CULTURAL CENTER ON MARCH 12 
Who: Mickey & Jan Rooney, and instrumental trio
What: Variety show
When: Wednesday, March 12 -- 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Where: Cultural Center of Charlotte County Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL
Cost: $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door
Info: 941.625.4175

Talking over the telephone to Mickey Rooney and his wife of twenty-five years, Jan Chamberlain in California, was fun. They will appear in a variety show, together with a trio from Las Vegas, at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County Theater, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.

There was such a feeling of energy and pleasing enthusiasm in their conversation, that evoked an anticipation that their show was guaranteed to be a winner.

According to Jan, who sings in the show and also is a song writer, "If you'd like a roaring good time, lots of laughs, songs, stories, film clips and videos of highlights of Mickey Rooney's life, impersonations of Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart and Jimmy Durante, solos, duets, a little dancing, a little piano, and a fabulous trio from Las Vegas (piano, drums, bass), then come see this show.

"I was born in Hollywood, California. Mickey was born in Brooklyn, New York. I was raised as a Lutheran. I'd have gatherings of my clients. Mickey and I met at one of these meetings in 1974. That was one of the selling points; he had such a spiritual cast on life. We married in 1978. We live in California.

"He's kind of a homebody even though he's traveled all over. We love animals, and we're always having fun.

"We own two macaws and a young Jack Russell. Sometimes one of us will say 'Jack, sit.' One of the macaws learned to repeat 'Jack, sit' and every time the bird says that, the dog sits.

"When I'm in the house downstairs, I might call to Mickey upstairs, and Mickey will answer, 'What?' Now when I call up to Mickey, the bird answers 'What?'

"With Mickey's help, I just got Congress to pass a law requiring all pet shops in the U.S. to provide information on the feeding and care of animals for sale. Dogs, cats, reptiles and so on, need different foods and care according to veterinarians' instructions.

"These animals are at the mercy of people who might only care about the business. I'd call so many representatives in Congress to please listen, and they'd ask to listen to Mickey. He told them about the bill and to support it."

Mrs. Rooney continued, "Our son lives in Naples. His name is Mark Aber. I'll be glad to visit with him. He's a musician, a drummer who plays at the Village Pub and country clubs. He's also a chef, a writer and a composer.

"Whether he's there or not, we're looking forward to this show. We offer our CD signed at the end of the show. It contains all the songs in the show, fourteen songs. Some are original songs by Mickey Rooney, and there's music by Patsy Cline, and Judy Garland's 'Over the Rainbow.'"

Asking Mickey Rooney if he likes to entertain is like asking whether a fish likes to swim. He replied, "We just love entertaining people."

On his favorite activities, Rooney said, "We write, and go to good shows. Al Pacino and Janet Leigh and Elizabeth Taylor are friends. Jan and I write songs. A book we wrote is coming out soon. It's called 'Jan and Mickey's Guide to a Successful Marriage.'"

Rooney was the top movie box office attraction in the world during 1939-1941. Asked about his recollections of working with other Hollywood stars, he said, "I acted in 'Boys Town' with Spencer Tracy (for which Rooney received a special Academy Award). Tracy was Father Flanagan. I was the boy. Judy Garland? She was great."

When asked which of his movies he liked the best, he answered, "Out of 350 films that I did, how can you say that?  'National Velvet' is one of my favorites. Also, "The Wizard of Oz."

"Don't forget that I'm a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I won a Bronze Star in World War II. I entertained the troops with Red Buttons and Bobby Breen."

On his role in the Broadway and tour productions of "Sugar Babies," he commented, "It was fun for seven years, but I'd rather talk about this show we're doing now. We can take this show to Broadway. It has the ingredients to go there."
He said he wrote his autobiography in 1991, "Life is Too Short," published by Random House.

On future plans, "We are making a movie. It's called 'Strike the Tent.' It's about a retired colonel. I have singing in it. Lee Majors and Amy Redford are featured."

On appearing in Southwest Florida, Rooney said, "Florida could be a second home. It's so different. We're coming to see our son. People are friendly and fun loving. People should come see our show. They'll like it."

You can e-mail Sandy Copperman at SanfordCop@aol.com

 
=>CONTACT US <=
SIGN / VIEW GUESTBOOK
LINKS DIRECTORY
ADD YOUR LINK
COMPLETE ARTIST ROSTER
NEWS HEADLINES
CDE WEB
web hosting, design, and e-mail - 
join us or login here!

THE PLATTERS
INFORMATION SITE
CELEBRITY DIRECT
AUTOGRAPHS
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRITY
ADDRESS & PHONE BOOK
PRIVATE BUYERS' AREA
Gulf Coast Baseball
Academy.com
Private baseball instruction
Archive Software -
classic computer and game 
console hardware and software
PRIVATE CDE LOGIN
CDE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: PO Box 494314 * Pt. Charlotte, FL *  33949 *  (941) 624-2254 * E-MAIL
.
Licensed and bonded ~ Florida Talent Agency license # TA0000705 | FL Dept. of Talent & Regulation - 1940 N Monroe St - Tallahassee, FL 32399
website (c) 2002-2007 - Celebrity Direct Entertainment      ||      website design by CDE WEB     ||       this site last updated: 09/21/07