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Kay Kyser

Jun 18, 1905 - Jul 23, 1985 (80 years old) in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies.

Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA

Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA  (heart attack)

Known For

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Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (archive footage)
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The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
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Swing Fever
Lowell Blackford
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Thousands Cheer
Kay Kyser
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My Favorite Spy
Kay Kyser
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Showbiz Goes to War
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