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Kay Kyser
Actor
Born June 18, 1905Died July 23, 1985 (80 years)
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 singers sing the song titles, a device copied by Sammy Kaye and Blue Barron. When the song began, one of the band's lead singers (usually Harry Babbitt) sang the title phrase, and then the first verse or two of the song was performed instrumentally before the lyrics resumed.
Kyser was also known for having his singers sing the song titles, a device copied by Sammy Kaye and Blue Barron. When the song began, one of the band's lead singers (usually Harry Babbitt) sang the title phrase, and then the first verse or two of the song was performed instrumentally before the lyrics resumed.
Kay Kyser Filmography
| 2008 | Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices · as Self - Bandleader |
| 2008 | Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories · as Self |
| 2005 | The Last Mogul · as Self |
| 2003 | Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina · as Self |
| 1999 | |
| 1988 | Entertaining the Troops · as Self |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1944 | Carolina Blues · as Himself |
| 1943 | Around the World · as Kay Kyser |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen · as Kay Kyser |
| 1943 | Thousands Cheer · as Kay Kyser |
| 1943 | |
| 1942 | My Favorite Spy · as Kay Kyser |
| 1941 | Playmates · as Kay Kyser |
| 1940 | You'll Find Out · as Himself |
| 1939 | That's Right - You're Wrong · as Kay Kyser |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War · as (archive Footage) |
| 1943 | Swing Fever · as Lowell Blackford |
| 1940 | Africa Squeaks · as Cake Icer (voice) |