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Twin Destinies - by Kathy Pappas Angelos (Paperback)

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  • A nostalgic look back at the exciting teen music and dance craze of the 50s through the classic hits era of the 60s, 70s, and 80sTwin Destinies tells the story of Pete and Mike Pappas, the twin sons of Greek immigrants who defied predictions of failure and worked their way to the top of the broadcasting business in the exciting and glamorous classic hits era of 1950s radio and television.Pete and Mike pitched the idea for a show dedicated to teens, "Pete and Mike's Dance Time," in their hometown of Modesto, California, and, due to their talent and charismatic personalities, quickly found themselves local celebrities.
  • Author(s): Kathy Pappas Angelos
  • 300 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Business

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"A nostalgic look back at the exciting teen music and dance craze of the 50s through the classic hits era of the 60s, 70s, and 80s Twin Destinies tells the story of Pete and Mike Pappas, the twin sons of Greek immigrants who defied predictions of failure and worked their way to the top of the broadcasting business in the exciting and glamorous classic hits era of 1950s radio and television. Pete and Mike pitched the idea for a show dedicated to teens, "Pete and Mike's Dance Time," in their hometown of Modesto, California, and, due to their talent and charismatic personalities, quickly found themselves local celebrities. Soon the twins entered the burgeoning television industry with their own half-hour program, "Pete and Mike's Variety Show," airing on KTVU in Stockton. Fame followed Pete and Mike even after they enlisted in the military. While in the service, bags of fan mail arrived weekly, and love letters from fans followed them wherever they were based. After returning from the service, Pete and Mike's strong, loving bond as identical twins found them pursuing broadcasting careers and living their lives together, overcoming obstacles in the business world and achieving the success their immigrant parents had dreamed would one day be theirs. Twin Destinies is a story of hard work, perseverance, and the love between twin brothers that was the foundation of their American success story"--



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A nostalgic look back at the exciting teen music and dance craze of the 50s through the classic hits era of the 60s, 70s, and 80s

Twin Destinies tells the story of Pete and Mike Pappas, the twin sons of Greek immigrants who defied predictions of failure and worked their way to the top of the broadcasting business in the exciting and glamorous classic hits era of 1950s radio and television.

Pete and Mike pitched the idea for a show dedicated to teens, "Pete and Mike's Dance Time," in their hometown of Modesto, California, and, due to their talent and charismatic personalities, quickly found themselves local celebrities. Soon the twins entered the burgeoning television industry with their own half-hour program, "Pete and Mike's Variety Show," airing on KTVU in Stockton.

Fame followed Pete and Mike even after they enlisted in the military. While in the service, bags of fan mail arrived weekly, and love letters from fans followed them wherever they were based.

After returning from the service, Pete and Mike's strong, loving bond as identical twins found them pursuing broadcasting careers and living their lives together, overcoming obstacles in the business world and achieving the success their immigrant parents had dreamed would one day be theirs.

Twin Destinies is a story of hard work, perseverance, and the love between twin brothers that was the foundation of their American success story.



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"In Greece, the Pappas family lived off the land. In America, they switched and started living off the sky's broadcasting waves. Was their new business any easier than the old? While this fascinating memoir will let you judge for yourself, it will convince you that the road to success is never easy, wherever you happen to be. And without family, friends, hard work, and plain luck, you'll never reach the finish."--William B. Secrest, author of Greetings from Fresno

"Twin Destinies is a book about facing and building on adversity. It is about a vision and determination. There is a lesson here beyond the dinner table. It is the lesson of what it means to succeed and what it takes to do it."--James Ardaiz, author of Hands Through Stone

"From the challenges of a tough immigrant life in America, to a thriving broadcasting empire, Kathy captures the dynamic personality of the Pappas family and what made them successful. A must read!"--Kopi Sotiropulos, weatherman and Great Day co-anchor, KMPH Fox 26


Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 300
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Business
Publisher: Craven Street Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Kathy Pappas Angelos
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 1003470078
UPC: 9781610354233
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-4254
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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