Originally posted in 2010 Before starting his famous Hollywood BBQ restaurant in 1936, Russian born Dave Chasen was best known for being Joe Cook’s silent stooge in big time vaudeville and Broadway shows. He moved to tinseltown in the 30s and appeared in a couple of pictures before opening his famous nightspot at the instigation of his friend and supporter Frank […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:54AM on July 18, 2013