LAS VEGAS DISC JOCKEY JOHN DOTE' PRODUCED LIBERACE

The legendary flamboyant Liberace spent alot of time visiting and performing in northern California . He made guest appearances at the Circle Star Theatre as well as the hit television show "This Is San Francisco" which was hosted by Warner Bros. Record Executive Pete Marino. Marino and recording producer John Dote' owned and operated Penthouse Records in San Carlos, California, approximately a mile from the Circle Star. Liberace, who was promoted by Marino during his Warner Bros. years, also became the one who would discover Dote's talents. In fact, the media was once quoted as saying that Dote' is the next "Modern Day Liberace" by their flamboyant style.

During his interview with Tony Bennett at The St Francis hotel in San Francisco, Marino appeared to be cocky claiming that Bennett was high on coke. During the first take, Bennett's eyes appeared to be red and glossy. Marino, who might have been high himself went up to Bennett with microphone in hand and told Bennett "my mother gave me this sausage to give to you to stick up your big fat nose". Bennett so high replied, "Isn't this just a great city". He had just performed his smash hit "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" to a sold out audience at The St. Francis.

Pearl Bailey is the famous actress and dancer who appeared on the hit series Peter Gunn, The Love Boat, Love American Style, The Pearl Bailey Show, The Last Generation, The Dean Martin Show, The Bob Hope Show and so many others. She also made a guest appearance on "This Is San Francisco" hosted by Pete Marino at Coit Tower which was documented by John Dote'. Left is a photo of Pearl Bailey.

James Darren co-starred in the 1960's hit television series "The Time Tunnel" and later co-starred in the hit television series "T.J. Hooker". He made his apperance on "This Is San Francisco" and was interviewed by Pete Marino on a yacht on the San Francisco Bay. The interview went on to describe Darren as leaving his wife in the car to wait for him while he cheated with other women. Darren achieved his mark on the entertainment scene through singing, acting and producing. He made his first mark in the 1959 movie Gidget. His biggest hit came in 1961 titled "Goodbye Cruel World" which reached number 3.

Together, John Dote' and Pete Marino of Penthouse Records were credited with promotions for Lulu, Frank Sinatra, The Doors, The Dave Clark Five, Hawaii Five-0, Charlie's Angel's and many others. It is believed that it was Marino who brought The Beatles to the Cow Palace for their first performance in San Francisco during the early 60's.  Above, Marino and Dote'  are photographed in their San Carlos, California recording studio mixing the classic album "Hooked On Themes". During his days of promotions at Warner Bros., Marino gained a reputation for walking in the company with bags full of pills and handing them out to other associates. In 1976, Marino signed John Dote' to record "May I Have This Dance?" for the Paramount Theatre show "Men and Muscle" in Oakland, California which later was featured on "Wide World Of Sports", the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.