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Dob Hooligan
11-08-2022, 04:44 PM
This is entirely from memory, so you guys can help me figure out which is kicking in - the Prevagen or the mushrooms.

Around 1980 Whiskey RIver was a large nightclub on NE 23rd a few miles east of I-35. Not sure if it lasted a year. Months after it closed there were a group of reporters at the Oklahoma County Courthouse covering the Rita Silk Nauni (sp? pronounced no-nye) trial. A very big story for the time. During a break, the reporters gathered in the hallway notice Jerry Lee Lewis walk out of an adjoining courtroom. It was learned that Lewis had done a great job of keeping everything on the QT until that moment, but he had been sued by the Whiskey River owners. He had failed to show for a contracted appearance and the marketing expenses plus loss of revenue from the show had forced the club out of business. They were suing for over $40,000 and had won a summary judgement when Lewis had not responded. Lewis was at a hearing on his appeal when he was discovered.

Anyone recall any of this?

ManAboutTown
11-10-2022, 05:18 AM
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ManAboutTown
11-10-2022, 05:24 AM
I found this online:

https://apnews.com/article/14622642563978a1739790fcb13843cf

https://www.bizapedia.com/ok/whiskey-river-club-inc.html

ManAboutTown
11-10-2022, 09:14 AM
I also found this in the archives of The Oklahoman:

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