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 copied by Sammy Kaye and Blue Barron. When the song began, one of the band's lead singers (usually Harry Babbitt) sang the title phrase, and then the first verse or two of the song was performed instrumentally before the lyrics resumed.
20 movies · 1 shows
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999·0.0
Showbiz Goes to War
1982·10.0
The Movie Orgy
1968·6.7
Carolina Blues
1944·5.8
G.I. Journal
1944·0.0
Around the World
1943·6.3
Swing Fever
1943·6.0
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1943·0.0
Thousands Cheer
1943·6.4
Stage Door Canteen
1943·6.3
Show-Business at War
1943·7.0
My Favorite Spy
1942·5.7
Playmates
1941·5.7
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1941·7.0
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1941·7.0
You'll Find Out
1940·5.6
If I Forget You
1940·6.3
Africa Squeaks
1940·5.8
That's Right – You're Wrong
1939·6.3
Invisible Opponent
1933·6.5