Kay Kyser
Known for: Acting
Born: June 18, 1905
Died: July 23, 1985
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, ch…
Known for
Around the World
1943
You'll Find Out
1940
My Favorite Spy
1942
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939
Swing Fever
1943
Carolina Blues
1944
Playmates
1941
If I Forget You
1940
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1943
Africa Squeaks
1940
G.I. Journal
1944
Invisible Opponent
1933
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Thousands Cheer
1943
Showbiz Goes to War
1982
Show-Business at War
1943
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
The Movie Orgy
1968
Stage Door Canteen
1943