Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour - Three Pennies

Improved version now showing at:
http://snurl.com/threepennies [www_youtube_com]

The Three Pennies Trio, Carol Bernstein, her sister Judy Bernstein and Barbara Sutterlin, from Trenton High School appeared on the original American Idol / Star Search Television show May 16, 1960. They performed for local organizations and composed and sang radio commercials. Back then, instead of phoning and texting in your votes, postcards were sent to P.O. Box Numbers. Also appearing on that specific show were Devy Barnett, Louis Messana, and Sterling Harrison.

The trio was known for its tight harmonies. A story is told that the group had an artistic conflict with the band leader over a certain note in a chord. They won the dispute, but they didn't win the votes.

Each of Three Pennies has continued her interest in music. Carol is a member of the Desert Chorale in Las Vegas of which she is often the featured alto soloist. Many of her musical arrangements have been performed by the Chorale throughout the years. Judy is a musician who has written a children's music book series called "Keyboard Beginnings" which teaches young children, with the assistance of the parent, to play piano. In addition, she has an active career as a vocalist and piano/keyboard player for private parties. Barbara became a soloist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and was a soprano of its Special Symphony Ensemble She was also the principal of a nursery school.

They still find precious time to get together and sing every few years at family functions to the delight of family members and friends.

They continue to reminisce about their wonderful "Ted Mack" experience.
Category:

Music
Tags: * Three Pennies * 3 Pennies * Ted Mack * Original Amateur Hour * Judy Kagel * Fred Kagel * Orange-Colored Sky * 1950s * 1960s * Television * Geritol * Big Band * Music * Baltimore Symphony * Desert Chorale * Las Vegas * American Idol * Trenton High School * Trenton * Keyboard Beginnings * Milton Delugg * Pat Boone

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Three Pennies
• 3 Pennies
• Ted Mack
• Orange-Colored Sky
• Orange Colored Sky
• 1950s
• 1960s
• Television
• Geritol
• Big Band
• Music
• Baltimore Symphony
• Desert Chorale
• Las Vegas
• American Idol
• Trenton High School
• Trenton
• Keyboard Beginnings
• Milton Delugg
• Pat Boone

[FredandJudy2008]

Orange-Colored Sky was co-written by Milton Delugg, an accordionist/musical director of a show in the 1950s which was forerunner of the Tonight Show.

---Toby P

[FredandJudy2008]

Carol's son's father-in-law met Milton's son about 10 years ago.

"When I heard his name I asked him if he was related to Milton and he told me that Milton was his father. The three of us then had lunch some time later at the Friars. That’s when Milton told me about his music writing interests including Orange-Colored Sky. Love the song."

How 'bout that for coincidence!

--- Toby P