Memories of the Kentucky Club, A Popular Borscht Belt Night Spot

In a heartfelt recollection of his childhood and his family’s legacy in the entertainment world, Jimmy Givens shares fond memories of growing up in show business, particularly the summer days spent in the Catskills, in his book “Memories of The Kentucky Club.”

His parents, Givens and Sweetie, were renowned Borscht Belt entertainers who graced stages across the Borscht Belt and beyond. For Givens, the Catskills hold a special place in his heart.

He shared some of his memories on Radio Chatskill.

Image: Givens says, “Growing up in the Catskills in the summer, the Kentucky Club was the single-most influential time and place in my entire life!” (Credit Jimmy Givens/Memories of the Kentucky Club)