Tony & Dom are my Uncles! {HI AUNT DOTTIE!} I've had the pleasure of hearing them play multiple times {in the last decade+, though it's been far too long ago, at this time} & they are SO BLESSED with talent... simply AMAZING! They are a pure joy, & so much fun to be around! Love you guys! Love, Lisa, Chris, & Family
I’m from their hometown, i think tony graduated with my pap. they gave me a mini harmonica once, and i remember meeting them. so kind. that was back in 2015, i was seven. still, they left such a great impression.
I'm originally from Elmira, NY where they eventually landed. I remember going to their restaurant decades ago. I think it was named simply "Sgros". Great place, lots of fun back then.
I have videotaped the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame yearly induction ceremonies in East Liverpool, Ohio the past several years....I have become friends with the Sgro Brothers after taping them in this yearly event several times.... Their personalities are as good as their music....Fantastic team and if you like harmonica performances these guys are the best of the best on the harmonicas.... They are native to Wellsville, Ohio, a small river village about 40 miles down river from Pittsburgh, Pa....East Liverpool where the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame is located is adjacent to Wellsville.... I am living in California and a native of East Liverpool and a combat Army Vietnam Veteran....I am also proud of the Sgro Brothers (a team of 3 brothers at one time) who all served our country in the United States Marine Corps....If you ever get a chance to see them perform playing their harmonicas, ya got to see them!
The best part is that the beloved Mr. Shriner sat at the same level as his guests - unlike the modern shows where the host towers over the guests like a judge.
The last number seems to be a medley of csárdás music, written in the style of traditional Hungarian folk dance tunes.. The first is "Csárdás" (1904) by Vittorio Monti, written for violin and piano. This transitions into Victor Herbert's "Romany Life" from his operetta "The Fortune Teller" (1898). Then it's back to the Monti piece for the wrap-up...
At the time, 'TWO FOR THE MONEY" was on CBS' Saturday night schedule at 9pm(et), right after "THE JACKIE GLEASON SHOW", for TWO sponsors: Lorillard's Old Gold cigarettes- and, on alternate weeks, the W.A. Schaffer Pen Company {Herb gave contestants a Schaffer pen "gift set" on those editions}.
Dominic is still alive n living in Elmira, N. Y. We, I'm Donny Freeman, just had supper at Grace Episcopal Church... He's still doing good... He told me about his brothers n himself... It very nice to meet him...
I noted the open belt buckle. It is still used on the Alpha uniform. Today's enlisted personnel use a solid brass buckle. Also, these Marines didn't have a " high n' tight " hair cut. It didn't make any difference. Great performance and a solid pitch for The Corps.
Does anyone know what became of the third member of the trio, Eddie Sedor? I believe they recorded for RCA as The Leathernecks the same year that they appeared on this show. Their Slow Train Blues is an excellent record!
Great stuff. Don't know where you are finding all this stuff but keep it coming. Love that they are using those wonderful RCA ribbon Microphones, and all the cigaretts.
It was the policy of the makers of Old Gold cigarettes- Herb's sponsor- for him to offer his contestants a carton or two of Old Golds...."Regular" and "King Size". Garry Moore did the same with his contestants on "I'VE GOT A SECRET" during the 1950's....for HIS sponsor, Winston.
God bless the Sgro Brothers! I had the pleasure of playing with them at a party a few years ago in NYC. They have so much spirit.
Howard, if you come to Danny G's big harmonica party in North benton Ohio July 8-11 2021 you'll get a chance to play with them again!
Tony & Dom are my Uncles! {HI AUNT DOTTIE!} I've had the pleasure of hearing them play multiple times {in the last decade+, though it's been far too long ago, at this time} & they are SO BLESSED with talent... simply AMAZING! They are a pure joy, & so much fun to be around! Love you guys! Love, Lisa, Chris, & Family
They are my grandmothers cousins!!
I’m from their hometown, i think tony graduated with my pap. they gave me a mini harmonica once, and i remember meeting them. so kind. that was back in 2015, i was seven. still, they left such a great impression.
I'm originally from Elmira, NY where they eventually landed. I remember going to their restaurant decades ago. I think it was named simply "Sgros". Great place, lots of fun back then.
Hats off to these gr8 harmonica legends.
Awesome
I have videotaped the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame yearly induction ceremonies in East Liverpool, Ohio the past several years....I have become friends with the Sgro Brothers after taping them in this yearly event several times....
Their personalities are as good as their music....Fantastic team and if you like harmonica performances these guys are the best of the best on the harmonicas....
They are native to Wellsville, Ohio, a small river village about 40 miles down river from Pittsburgh, Pa....East Liverpool where the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame is located is adjacent to Wellsville....
I am living in California and a native of East Liverpool and a combat Army Vietnam Veteran....I am also proud of the Sgro Brothers (a team of 3 brothers at one time) who all served our country in the United States Marine Corps....If you ever get a chance to see them perform playing their harmonicas, ya got to see them!
Great and fantastic!....your small river hometown of Wellsville, Ohio is very proud of you brothers!
Everything about this is awesome.
I just did sound for Tony and Dom and I am a huge fan, doin it old school!
WONDERFUL ! ! !
thank you for share. thans so much.
The best part is that the beloved Mr. Shriner sat at the same level as his guests - unlike the modern shows where the host towers over the guests like a judge.
Shriner was the original " Hoosier" on tv before Letterman.
This is from " Two For The Money" NBC TV NYC c.1955.
les jeunes boys de 1955 ! moi je suis ne en 1956 c Américains doivent avoir 75ans aujourd'hui mais bravo pour l Harmonica c super bisous trop bien
The last number seems to be a medley of csárdás music, written in the style of traditional Hungarian folk dance tunes.. The first is "Csárdás" (1904) by Vittorio Monti, written for violin and piano. This transitions into Victor Herbert's "Romany Life" from his operetta "The Fortune Teller" (1898). Then it's back to the Monti piece for the wrap-up...
IT WAS A REAL HONOR TO DO THE SPAH YOUTH SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW WITH TONY AND DOM THIS YEAR. HOPE TO DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
These are my cousins...We are 'Sgro' from Boston!!!
Fabulous.
At the time, 'TWO FOR THE MONEY" was on CBS' Saturday night schedule at 9pm(et), right after "THE JACKIE GLEASON SHOW", for TWO sponsors: Lorillard's Old Gold cigarettes- and, on alternate weeks, the W.A. Schaffer Pen Company {Herb gave contestants a Schaffer pen "gift set" on those editions}.
'' GOOD MORNING AMERICA IN VIETNAM. EXCELLENT HARMONICA IN 1955 ''. BY JOE NGUYEN, TKTQSVN. SUN. 12/03/2017. THANKS.
Dominic is still alive n living in Elmira, N. Y. We, I'm Donny Freeman, just had supper at Grace Episcopal Church... He's still doing good... He told me about his brothers n himself... It very nice to meet him...
these guys are awesome
Wow, great classic footage. Thanks for putting this up!
Wow! Eddie your Amazing!
Wow, they were so good they each got a SECOND carton is smokes! Those were the days.
"we don't have any prize money, so here's 20 packs of smokes for each of you"
To this day, the basic Hohner harmonica is known as the Marine Band
I love harmonica music.
Part of Marine Corps History. Well done.
great!!!
woweee....go go
I noted the open belt buckle. It is still used on the Alpha uniform. Today's enlisted personnel use a solid brass buckle. Also, these Marines didn't have a " high n' tight " hair cut. It didn't make any difference. Great performance and a solid pitch for The Corps.
Does anyone know what became of the third member of the trio, Eddie Sedor? I believe they recorded for RCA as The Leathernecks the same year that they appeared on this show. Their Slow Train Blues is an excellent record!
If anybody ever wanted them to play for you i could hook you up cause they got some talent
Dominic sgro is my grandpa
cool!
Great stuff. Don't know where you are finding all this stuff but keep it coming. Love that they are using those wonderful RCA ribbon Microphones, and all the cigaretts.
I bet that huge harp cost a fortune today. I have seen it in use. You see them pushing the buttons on the Chromatics too.
Dear musicfriend,
ONE WORD : V I R T U O S O !!
Dearest greetings from Chris and Mayka - The Netherlands - Western Europe.
wow wee.....!! what do you reckon a carton of smokes went for back then?
And a carton of smokes all around!
✨️❤️😘😊
I don't know if The Corps ever had a "harmonica band"?
Old Gold mutha fukkas,
What's the name of the last piece?
....NVM I found it below. Great playing! "you guys are a great talent...take an extra carton along..." baahahahaha
@GrowlinWillie You mean they were so good they got PUNISHED!!! I'm sure glad those days are long gone.
I think you are referring to Orson Wells
Do the Marines still have an official harmonica band?
please!!! the name of the last song?????
Rank wasn't that easy to come by years ago in the CORPS. They are all PFCS.
man, everyone smoked back then haha
nope, Nixon.
how could you say that guy looks like orson welles? (not wells, welles)
wow I didn't know Nixon had his own tv show
Where in Ohio?
Wellsville OH
This was 1955 not 2005
Which genre is the music from 3:07 to 3:25 ?
The song is called "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy and continues all the way to 4:19.
I don't mean to be disrespectful but these guys must be pro's at eating box.
I don't know how the CORPS let them get away with their long hair?
Replace the harmonicas with corncobs
Was that a carton of cigarettes the host gave the boys?
Two cartons each.
It was the policy of the makers of Old Gold cigarettes- Herb's sponsor- for him to offer his contestants a carton or two of Old Golds...."Regular" and "King Size". Garry Moore did the same with his contestants on "I'VE GOT A SECRET" during the 1950's....for HIS sponsor, Winston.
They were not ! Why ? Military men don't have long hairs .