1985-07-23
1905-06-18121 years, 4 months, and 17 days old
Place of birth:
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Adult:
No
Gender:
Male
Biography
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.
Images Gallery
Best Credits: 21
| Title | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 | 1968-01-01 | 2.2491 | ||
Africa Squeaks | Cake Icer (voice) | 5.8 | 1940-01-26 | 1.4222 | ||
Around the World | Kay Kyser | 6.8 | 1943-11-27 | 0.6761 | ||
Thousands Cheer | Kay Kyser | 6.4 | 1943-09-13 | 1.2037 | ||
You'll Find Out | Himself | 5.6 | 1940-11-22 | 1.1277 | ||
Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | 10 | 1982-12-31 | 1.3072 | ||
Invisible Opponent | Sir Thomas | 6.5 | 1933-09-18 | 0.459 | ||
My Favorite Spy | Kay Kyser | 5.7 | 1942-06-12 | 1.14 | ||
That's Right – You're Wrong | Kay Kyser | 6.2 | 1939-11-24 | 1.0245 | ||
Swing Fever | Lowell Blackford | 6 | 1943-11-01 | 1.8972 |