Kay Kyser
Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA — Jun 18 1905• Died Jul 23 1985
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James Kern Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985), known as Kay Kyser, was a popular radio personality and bandleader in the 1930's and 40's. Kyser's most popular show was Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, which combined popular music with a quiz show format. It aired on Mutual Radio in 1938 and then moved to NBC Radio from 1939 to 1949. Kyser led the band as “The Ol’ Perfessor,” spouting signature catch phrases like, “That’s right—you’re wrong,” “Evenin’ folks, how y’all?” and “C'mon, chillun! Le's dance!” Kyser was also known for having his sin…
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Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
Swing Fever
Lowell Blackford
Stage Door Canteen
Kay Kyser
Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
Thousands Cheer
Kay Kyser
Around the World
Kay Kyser
That's Right – You're Wrong
Kay Kyser
Show-Business at War
Self
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Carolina Blues
Himself
You'll Find Out
Himself
My Favorite Spy
Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
Self
Playmates
Kay Kyser
Unsichtbare Gegner
Sir Thomas
G.I. Journal
Self
Africa Squeaks
Cake Icer (voice)
If I Forget You
Orchestra
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
Himself