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Beatrice Kay 04.21.1907 - 11.08.1986 (79 years old)

Beatrice Kay was an American actress, singer, and comedian. She was born on April 21, 1907, in New York City and passed away on November 8, 1986, in North Hollywood, California.

Kay began her career as a vaudeville performer in the 1920s, and later moved on to radio, film, and television. She appeared in several films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including "College Rhythm" (1934) and "The Big Broadcast of 1937". She also had a successful career in radio, where she was known as "The Ol' Girl Singer" and hosted her own show, "The Beatrice Kay Show", in the 1940s and 1950s.

In the 1950s, Kay transitioned to television and appeared on a variety of shows, including "The Jack Benny Program", "The Ed Sullivan Show", and "The Red Skelton Hour". She also continued to perform on stage and in nightclubs throughout her career.

Kay was known for her distinctive singing style, which combined elements of jazz, swing, and pop music. Some of her most popular songs include "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", "I Cried For You", and "Just One of Those Things". She was also known for her comedic timing and appeared in several comedy films throughout her career. Click here to read more about Beatrice Kay

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This actor appeared in the following radio shows

Series	Episode title	Date
Columbia Workshop	columbia workshop (149) radio play saroyan	1939-08-10
Columbia Workshop	columbia workshop (024) the great microphone mystery	1940-02-29
Columbia Workshop	columbia workshop (036) the man with the one track mind	1940-06-30
Columbia Workshop	columbia workshop (043) i followed the seals	1940-08-25
command performance	command performance (138) bob hope, johnny mercer, june allyson	1944-09-13
Kraft Music Hall	kraft music hall first song ac cent tchu ate the positive, guest les paul trio, beatrice kay	1944-12-28
Kraft Music Hall	kraft music hall first song ac cent tchu ate the positive, guest les paul trio, beatrice kay (afrs)	1944-12-28
beatrice kay show, the	wet picnic	1945-07-03
command performance	command performance (210) johnny mercer, larry adler (assembled show)	1946-02-07

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Kay, Beatrice (birth name was Hannah Beatrice Kupper) Born in New York City 4/21/1907; died 11/8/1986 following a series of stokes in North Hollywood, California. Married and divorced four times. At age six she played Little Lord Fauntleroy with Colonel McCauley's Stock Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Double for actress Madge Evans in silent movies. On Broadway in What's In A Name? (1920). Singer in clubs and on radio. Nicknamed "The Gay 90's Girl." A 1935 throat problem resulted in the raspy sound of her voice. Kay's recording of "Mention My Name In Sheboygan" sold over twelve million copies.

John

Vocalist on radio programs including Gay Nineties Revue on CBS (1939-1943); Gaslight Gayeties on NBC (1944-45). Host of The Beatrice Kay Show on Mutual-Radio (1946).

John

Later years, she ran a dude ranch in Nevada called The Lazy B K, then moved to Hollywood in 1960 to retire, but continued to perform until 1978 when she suffered her first stroke. Voice of Sister Sue on the ABC-TV animated series, Calvin And The Colonel (1961-1962).

John

Beatrice Kay 04.21.1907 - 11.08.1986 (79 years old)

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