Kay 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, ch...
Also Known As
James King Kern Kyser, The Ol' Perfessor, James Kern Kyser
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Kay Kyser's Movies
You'll Find Out
22 Nov 1940
Thousands Cheer
13 Sept 1943
Stage Door Canteen
24 Jun 1943
The Movie Orgy
01 Jan 1968
My Favorite Spy
12 Jun 1942
Playmates
26 Dec 1941
Africa Squeaks
26 Jan 1940
That's Right – You're Wrong
24 Nov 1939
Swing Fever
01 Nov 1943
Carolina Blues
20 Dec 1944
Show-Business at War
21 May 1943
If I Forget You
01 May 1940
Around the World
27 Nov 1943
Showbiz Goes to War
31 Dec 1982
Unsichtbare Gegner
26 Sept 1933
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
05 Dec 1941
Television: The First Fifty Years
01 Jan 1999
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
02 Oct 1941
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
28 Sept 1943
G.I. Journal
03 Nov 1944
