Personal Info
James King Kern Kyser
The Ol' Perfessor
James Kern Kyser
Kay Kyser
Acting
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, chillun! Le's dance!”
Kyser was also known for having his singers sing the song titles, a device copi…
Filmography
Movies
Television: The First Fifty Years
as Self (archive footage)
Showbiz Goes to War
as (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
Carolina Blues
as Himself
G.I. Journal
as Self
Stage Door Canteen
as Kay Kyser
Thousands Cheer
as Kay Kyser
Swing Fever
as Lowell Blackford
Show-Business at War
as Self
Around the World
as Kay Kyser
