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Blackie has appeared on many ocean cruises throughout his career. Following are some typical experiences.
Entertainment in the Rembrandt Lounge - World Renouned Entertainer - Blackie Schackner The Rembrandt Lounge of the Holland America Line's ms Maasdam - January 5, 1998 Tonight's Show is Blackie Schackner, an entertainer of wide and varied accomplishments. He has appeared on TV, the legitimate stage, on radio and in motion pictures, as well as concert halls, night clubs and theaters all over the world. He was a featured performer on the "Arthur Godfrey Show". He appeared as soloist at New York's Town Hall, and still holds the all time record for performances at the famed Concord Hotel in New York. He has shared concerts with such notables as Robert Merrill, Sergio Franchi, Bob Hope and Bob Newhart, and has performed for three U.S. Presidents. As a matter of fact, the late Robert Ripley devoted a complete article to Mr Schackner in his famous "Believe It Or Not" feature. Mr Schackner is the only harmonicist ever to be so honored. Blackie as he is known, has covered every aspect of performance. He has composed music for movies and plays including "The Time Of Your Life" in which Gene Kelly danced to his music. The play also won the Pulitzer Prize.
The Queens Lounge on the SS Rotterdam - December 31, 1993 Entertainment Tonight in the Queens Lounge at 8:30 pm and 10:15 pm. Presenting from Carnegie Hall - Alan Black Schackner - Accompanied by the Rotterdam Orchesta, directed by Bryant Oleander
Club 2100 on the Crystal Harmony - September 15, 1990 Cabaret Showtime starring Celebrated Instrumentalist Alan Schackner - as seen on the Johnny Carson Show - accompanied by Jules Vogel directing the Galaxy Orchestra. |