Razz Ma Tazz

Razz Ma Tazz: My Life in Music, Television and Film is a memoir by Stan Zabka, a World War II veteran. Stan and his seven brothers served in various branches of the military during World War II, including the Army, Navy and the Marines. When Stan's service in the Pacific Theater was complete, he returned stateside and began his career as a page with NBC. Stan was recalled to service during the Korean War era and was stationed in Europe with NBC's 301st Broadcast and Leaflet Group, which engaged in psychological warfare during the burgeoning days of the Cold War. While in Europe with this assignment, Stan eventually became the News Chief of the American Forces Network. Upon Stan's return to civilian life, he began an exciting and fulfilling career in the music and entertainment industry, winning music awards and also a director's Emmy for the soap opera The Doctors. His directing duties also included Perry Como on Kraft Music Hall. Stan was a successful songwriter, the composer of the original score for The Johnny Carson Show. He also penned a classic song for our military, Christmas Eve in My Hometown, recorded by Eddie Fisher, Kate Smith, Bobby Vinton, The Living Strings, Jim Nabors, Military and Concert Orchestras, others.