Jerry Lester

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Jerry Lester (February 16, 1910 - March 23, 1995, b. Lester J. Goldberg) was a comedian, singer, and performer on radio, TV, and the stage who hosted the first network late night TV program, "Broadway Open House," which aired on NBC during the early 1950s. As a recording artist, he is best known for the vaudeville-influenced "Orange Colored Sky" (1950), a Top 40 hit.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Orange Colored Sky (1950)

Pop charts debut year: 1950

Years active: ca. early 1940s - ca. late 1970s

Genres: Pop, comedy, novelty

Labels: Coral

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