Kay Kyser

Born: 1905-06-18

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA  (heart attack)


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Showbiz Goes to War

as (archive footage)
Released: 1982-12-31

While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World...

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Thousands Cheer

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1943-09-13

Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones,...

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Swing Fever

as Lowell Blackford
Released: 1943-11-01

Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.

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Stage Door Canteen

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1943-06-24

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous...

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My Favorite Spy

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1942-06-12

The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy...

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You'll Find Out

as Himself
Released: 1940-11-22

The manager of Kay Kyser’s band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky...

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Around the World

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1943-11-27

Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl...

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That's Right – You're Wrong

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1939-11-24

J. D. Forbes, head of the almost-bankrupt Four Star Studios in Hollywood contacts band leader...

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Playmates

as Kay Kyser
Released: 1941-12-26

Lulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio...

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The Movie Orgy

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1968-01-01

Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels,...

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Show-Business at War

as Self
Released: 1943-05-21

A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.

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Carolina Blues

as Himself
Released: 1944-12-20

When he loses his lead singer, bandleader Kay Kyser can't find a replacement he likes.

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Africa Squeaks

as Cake Icer (voice)
Released: 1940-01-26

Porky Pig goes on a safari in Africa, and runs into an assortment of crazy animals, wacky...

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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2

as uncredited
Released: 1941-12-05

Hedda Hopper plays hostess at a party for her (grown) son William (DeWolfe Jr.). Hopper, attends...

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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1

as Himself
Released: 1941-10-02

Hedda Hopper guides us through some of Hollywood's sights; the home of William S. Hart and a Kay...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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