[Dixielandjazz] Gary Giddins on Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby

[Bill Haesler]

Robert Ringwald wrote [in part]:
> Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong struck up a friendship in the 1920s that flourished
> as they worked together—for almost half a century—on stage, in movies, and on radio
> and TV. ...Gary Giddins, ...shares a look into the friendship between Bing and Louis.

Dear Bob,
I have yet listen to the link provided.
However, I did read somewhere that, notwithstanding the alleged friendship, Louis was never ever invited to the Crosby home.
The suggestion was that Bing used Louis' great talent to boost his own public image.
True or false?
Very kind regards,
Bill.