Kay Kyser

Acting

20 Movies 1 TV Shows

Born

June 18, 1905

Died

July 23, 1985

Place of Birth

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

IMDb

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 s…