Jerry Siggins, Bob Mathis,
Dick Kneeland, Bub Thomas
Meredith Willson

October 1, 1971
The Dapper Dans sang "Lida Rose" for Meredith Willson backstage before the grand opening festivities.  At one point they had to be told to quiet down by the event managers who said they could be heard onstage.  Meredith also sang a song or two with them backstage.  One of his favorite songs was "Dear Old Girl," which he would often burst into hoping those present might woodshed the harmonies with him.