Billy Rose

Billy Rose was an American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist. He is credited with many famous songs, notably "Me and My Shadow", "It Happened in Monterey" and "It's Only a Paper Moon". Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows, such as Jumbo, Billy Rose's Aquacade, and Carmen Jones, his Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, and the Ziegfeld Theatre influencing the careers of many stars. Billy Rose was inducted as a member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. After divorcing comedian Fanny Brice, he had married Olympic swimmer Eleanor Holm.