Actor
Kay Kyser
121 years · Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA · 16 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 16
Showbiz Goes to War
1982 · (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
1968 · Self (archive footage)
Carolina Blues
1944 · Himself
Around the World
1943 · Kay Kyser
Swing Fever
1943 · Lowell Blackford
Thousands Cheer
1943 · Kay Kyser
Stage Door Canteen
1943 · Kay Kyser
On Plex
Show-Business at War
1943 · Self
My Favorite Spy
1942 · Kay Kyser
On HBO Max
Playmates
1941 · Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941 · Actor
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941 · Self
You'll Find Out
1940 · Himself
Africa Squeaks
1940 · Cake Icer (voice)
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939 · Kay Kyser
Invisible Opponent
1933 · Sir Thomas