Liberace Garage

Delve into the fascinating and intertwined histories of two legendary showmen – Liberace and Evel Knievel. Join us as Jonathan Warren explores remarkable stories of glitz, glamour, and daredevilry that shaped Las Vegas entertainment. From Liberace’s groundbreaking contributions to the Las Vegas show scene, including his dazzling cars and sumptuous costumes, to Evel Knievel's audacious stunts and his indomitable courage, this episode offers an exclusive look into the legacies of these iconic figures.

00:00 Liberace Garage podcast - video
02:30 Liberace created the Las Vegas show
03:11 Dancing Waters inspired Bellagio fountains
03:46 Glitz
04:06 Showgirls
05:30 Showmanship
06:05 The first residency
08:26 Mentorship
10:46 Influences
12:34 Influence on Barbara Streisand
14:29 Influence on Elvis
19:55 The Liberace phenomenon
25:27 Floor length cape like Gorgeous George
26:17 Knievel's audacious marketing
28:25 Furrier Anna Nateece
30:01 Mordecai the jeweler of Las Vegas
32:31 Evel Knievel Museum
34:20 The Liberace Garage
40:04 Mini-museum teasers
45:14 The concept of a daredevil
48:00 Museum Business
49:23 What's missing?
54:16 The Neon Museum is moving
58:19 Outro

Creative team:
Lathan McKay
Mike Patterson
Heather Foster
Joe Friday
Moat's Art Graphics
Primary Color Music