In "No Applause—Just Throw Money," Trav S.D. takes us on a whirlwind tour through the golden age of vaudeville, the crucible in which American entertainment was forged. With a keen eye for detail and a wit as sharp as the slapstick on the vaudeville stage, Trav S.D. charts the rise and fall of America’s first true entertainment empire, from the gaslit halls of the late 19th century to its decline in the early 1930s. Through the stories of icons like Groucho Marx, Charlie Chaplin, and Mae West, who cut their teeth in the vaudeville circuits, to the lesser-known but equally vital acts that kept America laughing, crying, and, most importantly, paying, Trav S.D. captures the spirit of an era when the show really did go on, no matter what. But "No Applause—Just Throw Money" is more than a nostalgic trip down the memory lane of entertainment history. It is a vibrant, living document of the myriad ways in which vaudeville's DNA has woven itself into the fabric of American culture, influencing everything from the USO shows to late-night television, and even today's viral internet stars. Trav S.D., himself a modern-day vaudevillian, not only chronicles vaudeville's storied past but also introduces us to its present and future, revealing a subculture alive and kicking, populated by a new generation of performers who keep the spirit of vaudeville thriving. Through this lens, the book offers a unique perspective on American entertainment, underscoring not just where we've been, but where we're going, all with no need for applause—just throw money.