Kay Kyser
Known for Acting · 21 credits
- Born
- 1905-06-18
- Died
- 1985-07-23
- Place of birth
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
- Also known as
- James King Kern Kyser · The Ol' Perfessor · James Kern Kyser
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.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (20)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
My Favorite Spy
1942
as Kay Kyser
Swing Fever
1943
as Lowell Blackford
Stage Door Canteen
1943
as Kay Kyser
Showbiz Goes to War
1982
as (archive footage)
Show-Business at War
1943
as Self
You'll Find Out
1940
as Himself
Africa Squeaks
1940
as Cake Icer (voice)
Thousands Cheer
1943
as Kay Kyser
G.I. Journal
1944
as Self
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939
as Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
Around the World
1943
as Kay Kyser
Invisible Opponent
1933
as Sir Thomas
Playmates
1941
as Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941
as Self
Carolina Blues
1944
as Himself
If I Forget You
1940
as Orchestra
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1943
as Himself
About Kay Kyser
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 havi… With 21 credits spanning from 1933 to 1999, Kay Kyser has appeared in 20 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Kay Kyser Movies
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) — as Self (archive footage)
- The Movie Orgy (1968) — as Self (archive footage)
- My Favorite Spy (1942) — as Kay Kyser
- Swing Fever (1943) — as Lowell Blackford
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) — as Kay Kyser
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