Rush, Robert, -1998

Scope and Contents Interviewed by Chris Paton. Mr. Rush discusses his first acquaintance with Johnny and Ginger Mercer, which occurred when Mr. Rush served as interior decorator for the Mercers' Lido Isle home. Rush describes his work on the Lido Isle house as well as his later work on the Mercers' Bel-Air, Savannah, and Palm Springs homes. Rush talks about Johnny Mercer's affable personality, including anecdotes about him and about his activities with his children. He speaks about a party where Mercer and...