Kay Kyser
Acting
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Acting Credits
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, ch...
Known For
Filmography
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Showbiz Goes to War
1982
as (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Carolina Blues
1944
as Himself
G.I. Journal
1944
as Self
Around the World
1943
as Kay Kyser
Thousands Cheer
1943
as Kay Kyser
Swing Fever
1943
as Lowell Blackford
Stage Door Canteen
1943
as Kay Kyser
Show-Business at War
1943
as Self
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1943
as Himself
My Favorite Spy
1942
as Kay Kyser
Playmates
1941
as Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941
as Self
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
Africa Squeaks
1940
as Cake Icer (voice)
You'll Find Out
1940
as Himself
If I Forget You
1940
as Orchestra
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939
as Kay Kyser
Invisible Opponent
1933
as Sir Thomas