From 1947
to 1959 I worked for NBC...It was my good fortune to rub shoulders
with and work with all of the NBC stars...I want you to know
that your portrayal of Jack Benny, George Burns, Red Skelton
and all, brought tears to my eyes. It was so realistic and
so reminiscent of a wonderful 12 years at NBC in my young
life. You did an absolutely marvelous job...and the memories
it brought back were priceless. Blake Chatfield
Now I must share with you
the pleasure and excitement I had the good fortune to enjoy at
the Palace Restaurant in Prescott. I witnessed a most
professional and well staged performance by Brad Zinn, a comic
impressionist. This man is phenomenal, a perfectionist at
recreating nostalgic memories of past great comics: comedians
like Jack Benny, George Burns, Red Skelton, Groucho Marx, and
a host of others....To watch this fantastic and talented
entertainer assume the appearance and mannerisms of these
legendary showmen was spectacular in its own right. He looked
and sounded so authentic that if you weren't aware it was an
impersonation, you'd believe in reincarnation.
Doc Gill,
Out 'N About Magazine
Brad Zinn (and his lovely wife Brenda) put on a magnificent
show of the legends of comedy featuring greats like W.C. Fields,
Groucho Marx, George Burns, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, and even
the beloved Will Rogers, complete with roping lasso! An audience
of a thousand of the Sun City retirement community turned out to
enjoy Brad's mastery of impersonations. His tremendous
interpretations of the presence, voice, and facial expressions
of these entertainers set us all in a whirl.
Michelle Malik,
President, Eddie Cantor Appreciation Society
In a word, the performance was FANTASTIC. ...a well research
and flawlessly performed tribute to the comedic greats. I like
how you step out of character every so often to give little bits
of insight that help the audience understand why the comedians
you impersonate are still important today. In fact, it's amazing
that the material is not only funny but much of it is still
relevant. As a program arranger, it was great to work with you
and Brenda. You make a great team. From the first contact,
through the planning and day of show; offstage, before and after
the show...it was a pleasure. Well organized...I appreciated
your attention to detail, punctuality, and great attitude.
Thanks for keeping their spirit alive.
Matt Neeley, Raytheon, RTMC Program Chairman
We truly appreciate your
talent, sentiment and the courage it took to make such a career
decision. Surely those you pay tribute to are applauding along
with your audiences. Bettie & Dick Setz
.... you are the best.
Your impersonations were great, it really sounded like the
people from the good old days!
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.... you really took off
with your impersonations - GREAT!! You will wind up in Las
Vegas someday! (From a New Yorker!)
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Excellent show. Brad has
the right figure and personality for this "Good Old Fashioned"
type of entertainment!
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This is the most enjoyable
program I have been to in five years.....Keep up the good
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Having seen the act
recently, I was afforded the luxury of spending part of the time
watching the audience and their reactions to particular moments
during the show. I'm sure by now that you are aware that there
are people in the audience being overcome with emotions other
than just laughter. When George Burns first turns around to face
the audience, it is almost too much to absorb. The effect is
uncanny. If you insist on continuing this act you had better
consider handing out tissues at the door. That's two tissues
each. One for the tears of laughter and one for the tears of
joy. Mick Welsh
Was great!!! A wonderful medicine for broken hearts.
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I really enjoyed your show
and firmly believe you deserved the standing ovation at the
end of it! Keep up the wonderful work. Both my teen-aged boys
laughed at the jokes even though they were "old."
Jonathan and Mark have been even reciting them over the weekend
as they liked the jokes so much. Diane Mills
Saw your act at Sunflower Resort and it was one of the best
shows I've ever had the pleasure of attending. I've been around
some. (I'm from Liverpool, England) You were just outstanding!
Les &
Kate Morris
I just spoke with our client and a New York publicist
couldn't have scripted a better litany of praise and thanks!
What was great to hear was, not only did she appreciate you as a
terrific talent who made the show, but that she really enjoyed
being with you and Brenda throughout the evening. Great job...!
Steve Ruskin, Eagles Talent Agency
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