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Kay Kyser

Kay Kyser

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for The Movie Orgy
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The Movie Orgy

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The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
Poster for Africa Squeaks
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Africa Squeaks

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Africa Squeaks
Cake Icer (voice)
Poster for Around the World
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Around the World

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Around the World
Kay Kyser
Poster for Thousands Cheer
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Thousands Cheer

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Thousands Cheer
Kay Kyser
Poster for You'll Find Out
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You'll Find Out

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You'll Find Out
Himself
Poster for Showbiz Goes to War
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Showbiz Goes to War

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Showbiz Goes to War
(archive footage)
Poster for Invisible Opponent
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Invisible Opponent

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Invisible Opponent
Sir Thomas
Poster for My Favorite Spy
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My Favorite Spy

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My Favorite Spy
Kay Kyser
Poster for That's Right – You're Wrong
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That's Right – You're Wrong

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That's Right – You're Wrong
Kay Kyser
Poster for Swing Fever
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Swing Fever

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Swing Fever
Lowell Blackford

Gallery

Kay Kyser portrait
Kay Kyser portrait
Kay Kyser portrait