Al Jolson

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Seredzius, Lithuania

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Ruby Keeler

Older than Ruby Keeler by 24 years.

Brief Facts:

An early movie with sound::

The Jazz Singer

Songs:

Theater Hall of Fame 2000.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1985.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6622 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 1716 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6750 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 4 October 2000.

Andy Williams

singer, tv, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Howard Andrew Williams

Nickname(s):

Andy
Paul

Birth Date:

December 3, 1927

Death Date:

September 25, 2012

Age at Death:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Wall Lake, Iowa, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Claudine Longet

Older than Claudine Longet by 14 years.

Brief Facts:

Songs:

TV show:

The Andy Williams Show

Former member group:

Williams Brothers

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 3 November 1982.

Arlene Francis

tv, actor, Broadway, radio, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Arline Francis Kazanjian

Birth Date:

October 20, 1907

Death Date:

May 31, 2001

Age at Death:

93

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Movie:

Murders in the Rue Morgue

Host of TV show:

The Arlene Francis Show

Game TV shows participant including:

What's My Line

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1982.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6432 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 1734 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Art Linkletter

radio, tv, writer, kids, hall of fame, adopted

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Arthur Gordon Kelly

Also Known As:

Arthur Gordon Linkletter

Birth Date:

July 17, 1912

Death Date:

May 26, 2010

Age at Death:

97

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Adopted as a baby. Moved to USA when he was about 7.
TV shows:

Wrote books::

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6363 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 1560 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Arthur Godfrey

radio, tv, actor, writer, musician, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Arthur Morton Godfrey

Nickname(s):

The Old Redhead

Birth Date:

August 31, 1903

Death Date:

March 16, 1983

Age at Death:

79

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

- the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Radio and TV host, tv show:

The Arthur Godfrey Show

Movie:

The Great Bank Hoax

Ukelele player on his show.
Ukulele Hall of Fame 2001.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame 1976.
National Aviation Hall of Fame 1987.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1988.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey 1976.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6616 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 1559 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Bing Crosby

actor, singer, golf, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Harry Lillis Crosby

Birth Date:

May 3, 1903

Death Date:

October 14, 1977

Age at Death:

74

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Tacoma, Washington, USA

Relationships:

older brother of

Bob Crosby

Older than Bob Crosby by 10 years.

grandfather of

Denise Crosby

father of

Dennis Crosby

husband of

Dixie Lee, until her earlier death.

Older than Dixie Lee by 8 years.

father of

Gary Crosby

father of

Harry Crosby

husband of

Kathryn Grant, until he died.

Older than Kathryn Grant by 30 years.

father of

father of

father of

father of

Descendants:

Dennis Crosby

Denise Crosby

Brief Facts:

Sang "crooner" style.
"On the Road" movies with:

Bob Hope

Song:

White Christmas

Movie musical:

Holiday Inn

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 2002.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007.
World Golf Hall of Fame 1978.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 2008.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1998.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1980.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Irish American Hall of Fame 2013.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1611 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6751 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6769 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Bob Elliott

radio, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Brackett Elliott

Birth Date:

March 26, 1923

Death Date:

February 2, 2016

Age at Death:

92

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Relationships:

grandfather of

Abby Elliott

grandfather of

Bridey Elliott

father of

Chris Elliott

Descendants:

Chris Elliott

Brief Facts:

Radio show:

Bob and Ray

with:

Ray Goulding

TV series:

Get a Life

Movie:

Cabin Boy

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.
Breitbard Hall of Fame 1967.

Bob Hope

actor, singer, comedy, dancer, Broadway, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Leslie Townes Hope

Also Known As:

Lester Hope

Birth Date:

May 29, 1903

Death Date:

July 27, 2003

Age at Death:

100

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Eltham, London, England, UK

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Relationships:

husband of

Dolores Hope, until he died.

Older than Dolores Hope by 5 years.

Brief Facts:

Signature song:

Thanks for the Memory

Movies:

Broadway revue:

Ziegfeld Follies of 1936

World Golf Hall of Fame 1983.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1995.
Kennedy Center Honors 1985.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1969.
National Medal of Arts 1995.
Congressional Gold Medal 1962.
London Avenue of Stars.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1990.
Television Hall of Fame 1987.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6141 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6758 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
A star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 15 November 1992.

Casey Kasem

radio, tv, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Kemal Amin Kasem

Birth Date:

April 27, 1932

Death Date:

June 15, 2014

Age at Death:

82

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Brief Facts:

Lebanese immigrant parents. Disk jockey.
Voice of:

Shaggy

in the cartoon series:

Scooby Doo, Where Are You!

and sequels.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1992.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1985.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio; ceremony: 27 April 1981.

Celeste Holm

actor, Broadway, singer, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Celeste Holm

Birth Date:

April 29, 1917

Death Date:

July 15, 2012

Age at Death:

95

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Movies:

TV series:

Broadway musical:

Oklahoma!

Theater Hall of Fame 1992.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Charles Osgood

radio, tv, news, commentator, poet, writer, columnist, musician, singer, tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Osgood Wood III

Birth Date:

January 8, 1933

Age today:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Minsk, Russian Empire (now Belarus)

Brief Facts:

Radio program:

The Osgood File

and host of TV program:

CBS Sunday Morning

Known for wearing a bowtie and relating stories in poetic verse or playing piano and singing. Closes his programs with "I'll see you on the radio".
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1990.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1990.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2006.

David Sarnoff

business, radio, tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

David Sarnoff

Nickname(s):

The General

Birth Date:

February 27, 1891

Death Date:

December 12, 1971

Age at Death:

80

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Main influence in development of Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and NBC.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Television Hall of Fame 1984.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1989.
New Jersey Hall of Fame 2013.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame.

Dinah Shore

actor, singer, golf, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Frances Rose Shore

Birth Date:

February 29, 1916

Death Date:

February 24, 1994

Age at Death:

77, 5 days before her 78^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Winchester, Tennessee, USA

Relationships:

ex-wife of

George Montgomery

Older than George Montgomery by less than 1 year.

Brief Facts:

Her own television shows.
Songs:

Television Academy Hall of Fame 1999.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
LPGA Tour Hall of Fame 1994.
World Golf Hall of Fame 1994.
Television Hall of Fame 1991.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1980.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 6916 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 100 Museum Drive; ceremony: 23 March 1996.

E.G. Marshall

actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Everett Eugene Grunz

Also Known As:

E. G. Marshall

Birth Date:

June 18, 1914

Death Date:

August 24, 1998

Age at Death:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Owatonna, Minnesota, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies:

TV series:

The Defenders

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1982.

Eddie Bracken

actor, hall of fame, Broadway

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Vincent Bracken

Birth Date:

February 7, 1920

Death Date:

November 14, 2002

Age at Death:

82

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Astoria, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies:

Broadway plays:

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1996.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1651 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 6751 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Eddie Cantor

actor, singer, comedy, Broadway, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Israel Iskowitz

Nickname(s):

Banjo Eyes

Birth Date:

January 31, 1892

Death Date:

October 10, 1964

Age at Death:

72

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Helped found March of Dimes.
Theater Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2000.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1978.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6648 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6765 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 1770 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Edgar Bergen

comedy, actor, puppeteer, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Edgar John Bergen

Birth Date:

February 16, 1903

Death Date:

September 30, 1978

Age at Death:

75

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Relationships:

father of

Candice Bergen

Descendants:

Candice Bergen

Brief Facts:

Ventriloquist.
Puppets:

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1990.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1982.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1978.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6766 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6425 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Frank Sinatra

actor, singer, activist, producer, director, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Francis Albert Sinatra

Also Known As:

Frank Sinatra Sr.

Nickname(s):

Old Blue Eyes
Chairman of the Board

Birth Date:

December 12, 1915

Death Date:

May 14, 1998

Age at Death:

82

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Relationships:

son of

Anthony Sinatra

ex-husband of

Ava Gardner

Older than Ava Gardner by 7 years.

husband of

Barbara Sinatra, until he died.

Older than Barbara Sinatra by 11 years.

father of

Frank Sinatra Jr.

ex-husband of

Mia Farrow

Older than Mia Farrow by 29 years.

ex-husband of

Nancy Barbato

Older than Nancy Barbato by 1 year.

father of

Nancy Sinatra

son of

Natalie Sinatra

father of

Tina Sinatra

Ancestors:

Descendants:

Brief Facts:

Songs:

Movies:

Member:

the Rat Pack

DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame 1998.
Gaming Hall of Fame 1997.
Kennedy Center Honors 1983.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1980.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1985.
New Jersey Hall of Fame 2008.
Congressional Gold Medal 1997.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1982.
Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame 2005.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame 2001.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1600 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 1637 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6538 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
Las Vegas Walk of Stars:
A star at Flamingo Hotel; ceremony: 22 February 2010.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 15 January 1994.

Fred Waring

musician, bandleader, tv, radio, business, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Fredrick Malcolm Waring

Nickname(s):

America's Singing Master
The Man Who Taught America How to Sing

Birth Date:

June 9, 1900

Death Date:

July 29, 1984

Age at Death:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Songs:

Financial backer for the Waring blender.
Congressional Gold Medal 1982.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6300 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6556 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 11 April 1997.

Gale Gordon

actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Charles T. Aldrich Jr.

Birth Date:

February 20, 1906

Death Date:

June 30, 1995

Age at Death:

89

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

- the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

National Radio Hall of Fame 1999.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1980.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6340 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Garry Moore

tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Garrison Morfit

Birth Date:

January 31, 1915

Death Date:

November 28, 1993

Age at Death:

78

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Brief Facts:

TV series:

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1718 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 1680 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Gary Owens

radio, tv, comedy, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Gary Altman

Birth Date:

May 10, 1936

Death Date:

February 12, 2015

Age at Death:

78

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Mitchell, South Dakota, USA

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

South Dakota Hall of Fame 1995.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1994.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1995.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6743 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio; ceremony: 20 May 1981.

Gene Autry

actor, singer, business, western, wild west, baseball, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Orvon Grover Autry

Also Known As:

The Singing Cowboy

Birth Date:

September 29, 1907

Death Date:

October 2, 1998

Age at Death:

91, 3 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Tioga, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Traveled and performed with the Fields Brothers Marvelous Medicine Show.
Songs:

Was owner of the baseball team:

California Angels

and a Los Angeles television station.
Country Music Hall of Fame 1969.
Hall of Great Western Performers 1972.
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame 1998.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame 1998.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars 1981.
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame 1999.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1970.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989.
Gennett Records Walk of Fame 2007.
Texas Trail of Fame 1998.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2003.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1980.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame 1991.
Anaheim / OC Walk of Stars:
A star; ceremony: 7 April 2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6644 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6384 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6520 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater.

Gene Rayburn

tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Eugene Rubessa

Birth Date:

December 22, 1917

Death Date:

November 29, 1999

Age at Death:

81, 23 days before his 82^nd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Christopher, Illinois, USA

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

TV show:

Match Game

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1983.

George Burns

actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Nathan Birnbaum

Birth Date:

January 20, 1896

Death Date:

March 9, 1996

Age at Death:

100

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Relationships:

husband of

Gracie Allen, until her earlier death.

Younger than Gracie Allen by less than 1 year.

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Movie:

Oh God

Partner with wife in group:

Burns and Allen

Television Academy Hall of Fame 1996.
Kennedy Center Honors 1988.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1996.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame 1974.
Television Hall of Fame 1988.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1980.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1639 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 6510 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
A star at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater.

Goodman Ace

comedy, writer, radio, tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Goodman Aiskowitz

Also Known As:

Asa Goodman

Birth Date:

January 15, 1899

Death Date:

March 25, 1982

Age at Death:

83

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

- the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Radio show:

Easy Aces

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1990.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1979.

Gracie Allen

comedy, radio, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen

Birth Date:

July 26, 1895

Death Date:

August 27, 1964

Age at Death:

69, 32 days after her birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo

- the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, USA

Relationships:

wife of

George Burns, until she died.

Older than George Burns by less than 1 year.

Brief Facts:

With her husband:

George Burns

she did radio show:

Burns and Allen

Birth date may be 1902 or 1897.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1996.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1996.
Television Hall of Fame 1988.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Guglielmo Marconi

inventor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Guglielmo Giovanni Maria Marconi

Also Known As:

Guglielmo Marconi, 1st Marquis of Marconi

Birth Date:

April 25, 1874

Death Date:

July 20, 1937

Age at Death:

63

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Bologna, Italy

Brief Facts:

Credited as the inventor of radio, then called wireless telegraphy. Nobel Prize in Physics 1909.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1978.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1988.
New Jersey Hall of Fame 2009.

H.V. Kaltenborn

radio, news, commentator, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Hans von Kaltenborn

Brief Facts:

News commentator for CBS, covered World War II.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2011.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.

Henry Morgan

actor, comedy, radio, tv, blacklist, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Henry Lerner Von Ost Jr.

Birth Date:

March 31, 1915

Death Date:

May 19, 1994

Age at Death:

79

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Briefly blacklisted then cleared.
Movie:

Murder, Inc.

TV show:

I've Got a Secret

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1983.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6325 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Herb Jeffries

singer, actor, western, composer, director, jazz, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Umberto Alexander Valentino

Also Known As:

Herb Jeffrey
Herbert Jeffrey
Umberto Alejandro Ballentino

Nickname(s):

The Bronze Buckaroo

Birth Date:

September 24, 1913

Death Date:

May 25, 2014

Age at Death:

100

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Tempest Storm

Older than Tempest Storm by 14 years.

Brief Facts:

Itallian/Irish/one quarter Ethiopian. Singng cowboy in films made for black audiences.
Movies:

Album:

The Bronze Buckaroo (Rides Again)

Member of the group:

Duke Ellington Orchestra

Songs:

Hall of Great Western Performers 2004.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1997.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars 2001.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 255 S. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 20 November 1998.

Jack Benny

comedy, radio, tv, actor, musician, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Benjamin Kubelsky

Also Known As:

Ben K. Benny

Birth Date:

February 14, 1894

Death Date:

December 26, 1974

Age at Death:

80

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Relationships:

husband of

Mary Livingstone, until he died.

Older than Mary Livingstone by 12 years.

Brief Facts:

Played violin, or "fiddle." Radio and TV show:

The Jack Benny Program

Known for his comedy routines with:

Eddie Anderson

as Rochester.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1996.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1996.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1989.
Television Hall of Fame 1988.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1977.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6650 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 1505 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 6370 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Jane Powell

actor, singer, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Suzanne Lorraine Burce

Birth Date:

April 1, 1929

Age today:

88

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Relationships:

wife of

Dickie Moore, until his death.

Younger than Dickie Moore by 3 years.

Brief Facts:

Movie:

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

TV series:

Growing Pains

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6818 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.

Jonathan Winters

actor, comedy, tv, kids, writer, painter, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Jonathan Harshman Winters III

Birth Date:

November 11, 1925

Death Date:

April 10, 2013

Age at Death:

87

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

- the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Belbrook, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies:

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 1999.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6290 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Kate Smith

singer, actor, radio, tv, activist, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith

Birth Date:

May 1, 1907

Death Date:

June 17, 1986

Age at Death:

79

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Greenville, Virginia, USA

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Alto.
Songs:

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame 2009.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1982.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1999.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1981.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6157 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 6145 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Kenny Delmar

tv, radio, actor, kids, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Kenneth Howard Delmar

Brief Facts:

Voice actor TV series:

Underdog

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.

Kirk Alyn

actor, dancer, singer, Broadway, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

John Feggo Jr.

Also Known As:

Kirk Allen
Jack Fago

Birth Date:

October 8, 1910

Death Date:

March 14, 1999

Age at Death:

88

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Oxford, New Jersey, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Virginia O'Brien

Older than Virginia O'Brien by 8 years.

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

First in role of:

Superman

movie serials:

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.

Larry King

tv, radio, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Lawrence Harvey Zeigler

Also Known As:

Lawrence Harvey King

Birth Date:

November 19, 1933

Age today:

83

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

- the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

TV talk show host on CNN, program:

Larry King Live

Married to 7 women, one twice, as of 2009.
Voice actor in movies:

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Cable Hall of Fame 2012.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1989.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1992.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6616 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 2 May 1997.

Les Paul

musician, jazz, inventor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Lester William Polsfuss

Also Known As:

Lester Polfuss
Rhubarb Red

Birth Date:

June 9, 1915

Death Date:

August 13, 2009

Age at Death:

94

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Mary Ford

Older than Mary Ford by 9 years.

Brief Facts:

Famed guitarist. Responsible for electric guitar sound and popularity of the Les Paul Gibson guitar. Invented multi-track recording.
Songs:

Band:

The Les Paul Trio

Often recorded with his wife,:

Mary Ford

Songs:

Duo:

Les Paul and Mary Ford

Grammy Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988.
National Inventors Hall of Fame.
New Jersey Hall of Fame 2010.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1988.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 1990.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009.
National Medal of Arts 2007.
New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame 1996.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2006.
International Guitar Hall of Fame.
Music City Walk of Fame 2011.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1541 Vine Street as a member of Les Paul and Mary Ford for contributions to the recording industry.

Margaret Whiting

singer, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Margaret Eleanor Whiting

Birth Date:

July 22, 1924

Death Date:

January 10, 2011

Age at Death:

86

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Relationships:

wife of

Jack Wrangler, until his earlier death.

Older than Jack Wrangler by 21 years.

ex-wife of

Lou Busch

Younger than Lou Busch by 14 years.

Brief Facts:

Songs:

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2007.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.

Mel Allen

radio, sports analyst, hall of fame, baseball

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Melvin Allen Israel

Nickname(s):

Voice of the Yankees

Birth Date:

February 14, 1913

Death Date:

June 16, 1996

Age at Death:

83

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Called games for baseball team:

New York Yankees

Ford C Frick Award 1978.
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame 1972.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1985.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1974.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1989.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park 1998.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1986.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1979.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1980.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 1995.

Milton Berle

actor, female impersonator, comedy, tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Mendel Berlinger
(other sources:) Milton Berlinger

Nickname(s):

Uncle Miltie
Mr. Television

Birth Date:

July 12, 1908

Death Date:

March 27, 2002

Age at Death:

93

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

California Hall of Fame 2007.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1992.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1992.
Television Hall of Fame 1984.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1988.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6771 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6263 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Monty Hall

actor, producer, tv, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Maurice Halperin

Birth Date:

August 25, 1921

Age today:

95, 28 days before his 96^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

- the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Relationships:

father of

Joanna Gleason

Descendants:

Joanna Gleason

Brief Facts:

TV series game show:

Let's Make a Deal

producer and host.
Canada's Walk of Fame 2002.
American TV Game Show Hall of Fame 2007.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 14 December 1996.

Perry Como

singer, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Pierino Roland Como

Birth Date:

May 18, 1912

Death Date:

May 12, 2001

Age at Death:

88, 6 days before his 89^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

- the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1997.
Kennedy Center Honors 1987.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 2004.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007.
Television Hall of Fame 1989.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1984.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6376 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 1708 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 6376 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Ralph Edwards

radio, tv, producer, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Ralph Livingstone Edwards

Also Known As:

Ralph G. Edwards

Birth Date:

June 13, 1913

Death Date:

November 16, 2005

Age at Death:

92

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Merino, Colorado, USA

Brief Facts:

Radio and TV shows:

producer.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1995.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1980.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6116 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6262 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Ray Goulding

radio, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Raymond Walter Goulding

Brief Facts:

Radio show:

Bob and Ray

with:

Bob Elliott

NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1984.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.

Red Barber

baseball, sports analyst, radio, writer, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Walter Lanier Barber

Birth Date:

February 17, 1908

Death Date:

October 22, 1992

Age at Death:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Columbus, Mississippi, USA

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Called baseball games for teams:

Considered the definer of radio game commentary style.
Ford C Frick Award 1978.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame 1973.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1984.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1979.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1995.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1989.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame 1986.

Red Skelton

actor, hall of fame, painter, clown, writer, producer, composer, singer

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Richard Bernard Skelton

Birth Date:

July 18, 1913

Death Date:

September 17, 1997

Age at Death:

84

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Vincennes, Indiana, USA

Brief Facts:

TV series:

The Red Skelton Show

Movies:

International Clown Hall of Fame 1989.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1996.
National Radio Hall of Fame 1994.
Television Hall of Fame 1988.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1984.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1980.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6763 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
A star at 6650 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Ronald Reagan

actor, president, governor, sports analyst, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Ronald Wilson Reagan

Nickname(s):

Ronnie
Dutch
the Gipper
the Great Communicator

Birth Date:

February 6, 1911

Death Date:

June 5, 2004

Age at Death:

93

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Tampico, Illinois, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Jane Wyman

Older than Jane Wyman by 2 years.

father of

Maureen Reagan

by adoption father of

Michael Reagan

husband of

Nancy Reagan, until he died.

Older than Nancy Reagan by 10 years.

father of

Patti Davis

father of

Ron Reagan

Descendants:

Brief Facts:

Movies:

Governor of California. 40th President of US.
California Hall of Fame 2006.
Hall of Great Western Performers 1989.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame 1990.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1993.
Congressional Gold Medal 2000.
International Best-Dressed List Hall of Fame 1986.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2011.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1981.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1994.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6374 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 100 Museum Drive; ceremony: 6 February 1997.

Rosemary Clooney

singer, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Female

Real/Birth Name:

Rosemary Clooney

Nickname(s):

Rosie

Birth Date:

May 23, 1928

Death Date:

June 29, 2002

Age at Death:

74

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Maysville, Kentucky, USA

Relationships:

wife of

mother of

aunt of

ex-wife of

Younger than José Ferrer by 19 years.

mother of

Miguel Ferrer

older sister of

Nick Clooney

Older than Nick Clooney by 5 years.

mother of

Rafael Ferrer

Island Pond, Vermont, USA

Descendants:

Brief Facts:

Movie musical:

White Christmas

Songs:

TV show:

The Rosemary Clooney Show

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6325 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.

Rudy Vallee

singer, actor, musician, bandleader, composer, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Hubert Prior Vallée

Also Known As:

Rudy Vallée

Birth Date:

July 28, 1901

Death Date:

July 3, 1986

Age at Death:

84, 25 days before his 85^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo

- the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Jane Greer

Older than Jane Greer by 23 years.

Brief Facts:

Movies:

Famed for the song:

Whiffenpoof Song

Popular singer in the 1930s.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1978.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1632 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars:
A star at 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 13 January 1995.

Ted Husing

sports analyst, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Edmund Husing

Also Known As:

Edward Britt Husing

Nickname(s):

Mile a Minute Husing

Birth Date:

November 27, 1901

Death Date:

August 10, 1962

Age at Death:

60

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

- the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Name changed to Edward Britt Husing at age ten. Early sportscaster who influenced the style of announcing.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1984.
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame 1963.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Ted Turner

business, baseball, tv, manager, producer, actor, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Edward Turner III

Also Known As:

R.E. Turner

Birth Date:

November 19, 1938

Age today:

78

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

- the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Jane Fonda

Younger than Jane Fonda by less than 1 year.

Brief Facts:

Owner of team:

Atlanta Braves

Manager for 1 game.
Movie:

Gods and Generals

Founder of CNN cable news network and other networks.
Television Academy Hall of Fame 1999.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Cable Hall of Fame 1999.
U.S. Business Hall of Fame 2007.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1996.
Braves Hall of Fame 2000.
Television Hall of Fame 1991.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1994.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame 2005.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame 2012.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry; ceremony: 7 April 2002.

Walter Winchell

news, columnist, writer, radio, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

Walter Winchel

Birth Date:

April 7, 1897

Death Date:

February 20, 1972

Age at Death:

74

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

- the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

TV series:

Column:

On-Broadway

Called people "communist" like McCarthy did.
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1977.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2004.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1645 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

William S. Paley

radio, tv, business, hall of fame

Gender:

Male

Real/Birth Name:

William S. Paley

Birth Date:

September 28, 1901

Death Date:

October 26, 1990

Age at Death:

89, 28 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign: