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Betty George

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Betty George
George c. 1947
Background information
Born(1926-04-11)April 11, 1926
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
DiedNovember 16, 2007(2007-11-16) (aged 81)
North Greenbush, New York, United States
GenresJazz
OccupationSinger
Formerly ofCasa Loma Orchestra

Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.

Biography

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George went to New York, where she sang with big bands including those of Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey.[1]

She worked for over 16 years with Milton Berle,[2] and in 1953-1954 was a regular on The Jerry Lester Show, a variety program on ABC television.[3]

Her Broadway credits include Ankles Aweigh (1955), As the Girls Go (1948), and Heaven on Earth (1948).[4]

George recorded for Decca Records and CBS Studios.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Brinkofski, Elizabeth Dodd (2013). New York City Jazz. Arcadia Publishing. p. 24. ISBN 9781439643587. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  2. ^ Delaney, Joe (August 25, 2000). "Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino". Las Vegas Sun.
  3. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2012). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 531. ISBN 9780786486410. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  4. ^ "Betty George". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.