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The Mike Douglas Show1961* 5.8
The Movie Orgy1968* 6.8
Swing Fever1943* 6.0
You'll Find Out1940* 5.6
Showbiz Goes to War1982* 10.0
Television: The First Fifty Years1999* NR
That's Right – You're Wrong1939* 6.2
Stage Door Canteen1943* 6.3
Africa Squeaks1940* 5.8
Show-Business at War1943* 7.0
Thousands Cheer1943* 6.4
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 21941* 7.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 11941* 7.0
Around the World1943* 6.8If I Forget You1940* 6.2
My Favorite Spy1942* 5.7
Playmates1941* 5.7G.I. Journal1944* NRScreen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)1943* NR
Invisible Opponent1933* 6.5
Carolina Blues1944* 5.8
Kay Kyser
ActingBorn 18 Jun 1905Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
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 copi…
Known For & Filmography
The Mike Douglas Show1961* 5.8The Movie Orgy1968* 6.8Swing Fever1943* 6.0You'll Find Out1940* 5.6Showbiz Goes to War1982* 10.0Television: The First Fifty Years1999* NRThat's Right – You're Wrong1939* 6.2Stage Door Canteen1943* 6.3Africa Squeaks1940* 5.8Show-Business at War1943* 7.0Thousands Cheer1943* 6.4Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 21941* 7.0Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 11941* 7.0Around the World1943* 6.8If I Forget You1940* 6.2My Favorite Spy1942* 5.7Playmates1941* 5.7G.I. Journal1944* NRScreen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)1943* NRInvisible Opponent1933* 6.5Carolina Blues1944* 5.8Data by TMDB. Not endorsed or certified by TMDB.