Jerry Lester
Acting•Born February 16, 1910•Died March 23, 1995 (age 85)•Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Jerry Lester (February 16, 1910 – March 23, 1995) was an American comedian, singer and performer on radio, television and the stage, who hosted the first network late night television program as host of Broadway Open House on NBC, a vaudeville-esque combination of comedy and music, whose success demonstrated the potential for late-night television and led to the creation of the Tonight Show.
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DepartmentActing
BirthdayFebruary 16, 1910
Day of DeathMarch 23, 1995
Place of BirthChicago, Illinois, USA
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