Kay Kyser
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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
| TTelevision: The First Fifty Years1999 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Showbiz Goes to War1982 · (archive footage) | (archive footage) |
 The Movie Orgy1968 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Carolina Blues1944 · Himself | Himself |
| GG.I. Journal1944 · Self | Self |
 Around the World1943 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Swing Fever1943 · Lowell Blackford | Lowell Blackford |
| SScreen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)1943 · Himself | Himself |
 Thousands Cheer1943 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Stage Door Canteen1943 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Show-Business at War1943 · Self | Self |
 My Favorite Spy1942 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Playmates1941 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 21941 · Actor | Actor |
 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 11941 · Self | Self |
 You'll Find Out1940 · Himself | Himself |
| IIf I Forget You1940 · Orchestra | Orchestra |
 Africa Squeaks1940 · Cake Icer (voice) | Cake Icer (voice) |
 That's Right – You're Wrong1939 · Kay Kyser | Kay Kyser |
 Invisible Opponent1933 · Sir Thomas | Sir Thomas |