Bing Crosby
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Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer, comedian and actor. The first multimedia star, Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1931 to 1954. His early career coincided with recording innovations that allowed him to develop an intimate singing style that influenced many male singers who followed him, including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, and Dean Martin. Yank magazine said that he was "the person who had done the most for the morale of overseas servicemen" during World War II. In 1948, Americ…
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
Top of the Pops
1964 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · TV
The Red Skelton Show
1951 · TV
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 · TV
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · TV
Ben Casey
1961 · TV
The Bob Hope Show
1950 · TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · TV
The Phil Silvers Show
1955 · TV