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Deana performs the songs of the RAT PACK era with a modern spin . The orchestra is every bit as good as Count Basie ’ s . the band , their first Grammy for Best Rock Vocalist Performance .
I felt honored to be in the presence of Randy and The Rainbows . I felt blessed to hear them perform live . They sang their hit song and other Doo-Wop hits from their era . Although their era had long passed , these guys sounded and performed like teenagers . I was speaking to the group afterwards and one of them told me that there was a Dean Martin Expo that weekend at the Holiday Inn on West 57th St .
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Dean Martin ? THE Dean Martin ? I ’ m there ! Now this was truly a day in OZ . The citizens were out in full force . Not only did I get to see The World ’ s Largest Dean Martin Memorabilia Collection , but I actually met Dino ’ s daughter , Deana . Deana is not only gorgeous , but she inherited her dad ’ s vocal talents .
The story doesn ’ t end there . In addition to the Dino Expo the event also included an autograph show . WOW ! I was in fan heaven . I was thrilled to meet so many of my favorite TV stars in attendance .
First there was Larry Storch from F TROOP , Robert Vaughn ( my MAN FROM UNCLE ) and BUDDY MATEO , whose comedy group The Untouchables appeared several times on the Dean Martin Show . And now for the event ’ s highlight ( drum rolls please ) The one and only , the talented , the lovely , the vivacious secret agent … GET SMART ’ s one and only AGENT 99 … BARBARA FELDON . And let me
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