Kay Kyser
Acting
Born: 1905-06-18 · Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Died: 1985-07-23
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
🎬 Movies (20)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
Self (archive footage)
Showbiz Goes to War
1982
(archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
1968
Self (archive footage)
Carolina Blues
1944
Himself
G.I. Journal
1944
Self
Around the World
1943
Kay Kyser
Thousands Cheer
1943
Kay Kyser
Swing Fever
1943
Lowell Blackford
Stage Door Canteen
1943
Kay Kyser
Show-Business at War
1943
Self
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1943
Himself
My Favorite Spy
1942
Kay Kyser
Playmates
1941
Kay Kyser
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941
Self
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941
Africa Squeaks
1940
Cake Icer (voice)
You'll Find Out
1940
Himself
If I Forget You
1940
Orchestra
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939
Kay Kyser
Invisible Opponent
1933
Sir Thomas
