Kay Kyser

James Kern Kyser June 18 1905 July 23 1985 known as Kay Kyser was a popular radio personality and bandleader in the 1930s and 40s Kysers most popular show was Kay Kysers 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 Thats rightyoure wrong Evenin folks how yall and Cmon chillun Les 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 bands 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