Jack Haskell
Jack Haskell | |
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 Publicity photo of Dave Garroway, singer-actress Connie Russell and Jack Haskell from the WMAQ radio show, Dial Dave Garroway (1951) | |
| Born | circa 1920 Akron, Ohio |
| Died | September 26, 1998 Englewood, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, announcer |
| Spouse | Helen Haskell |
| Children | 1 son, Thomas Haskell |
Jack Haskell (circa 1920 - September 26, 1998) was an American singer and announcer in the era of old-time radio and later in television.
Early years
Haskell was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He majored in music at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
Radio
While he was in college, Haskell sang on two Chicago stations, WBBM and WGN. and did commercials on the Fitch Bandwagon.[1] Over the years, he was a regular on Varieties,[2] The Jim Backus Show[3] The Peter Lind Hayes Show,[4] Stop the Music, and Music from the Heart of America.[5]
Later in his career, he was one of the hosts for Monitor.[6]
Personal appearances
After finishing college, Haskell sang with Les Brown and his orchestra.[1] Later in his career, he sang in supper clubs.[7]
Military service
During World War II, Haskell was a flight instructor for the United States Navy.[1]
Television
Haskell moved from Chicago to New York City to be with Dave Garroway on the first iteration of Today.[7] He was also on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show, The Bell Telephone Hour, The Garry Moore Show,[7] Garroway at Large,[8] The Dave Garroway Show, The Jack Paar Show, Of All Things, Stop the Music, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.[9]
Stage
Haskell played Pat Gregory in the Broadway production of Mr. President.[10] He was also active in summer stock theatre, including Gypsy in 1970.[11]
Recording
Haskell was the first vocalist signed by Thunderbird Record Company when it began in 1955. He was featured on the company's first recording, I Remember Mambo, backed with Who Can Say.[12]
Personal life
Haskell had a wife, Helen, and a son, Thomas.[7]
Death
Haskell died September 26, 1998, at the Actors Fund Nursing Home in Englewood, New Jersey.[7]
Partial discography
- It Couldn't Be True - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 36977)[13]
- In Love in Vain - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 36972)[14]
- Years and Years Ago - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 37153)[15]
- Beware My Heart - 1947, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 37235[16])
References
- ^ a b c d Cox, Jim (2007). Radio Speakers: Narrators, News Junkies, Sports Jockeys, Tattletales, Tipsters, Toastmasters and Coffee Klatch Couples Who Verbalized the Jargon of the Aural Ether from the 1920s to the 1980s--A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-6086-1. P. 127.
- ^ "NBC's "Ellery Q" Vamps Till Ready" (PDF). Billboard. June 14, 1947. p. 15. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "There's a million-dollar sales staff on American -- and you can own it". U.S. Radio. 1 (2): 6–7. November 1957. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4. P. 270.
- ^ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 467.
- ^ "What's on the Air". The Times Recorder. Ohio, Zanesville. October 12, 1968. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Jack Haskell, 79, a Singer and TV Announcer". The New York Times. October 1, 1998. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Garroway Fan". The Lawton Constitution And Morning Press. Oklahoma, Lawton. September 17, 1972. p. 64. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "Mr. President-Cast". Playbill. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Janis Paige Stars in Gypsy At Hershey". Lebanon Daily News. Pennsylvania, Lebanon. August 17, 1970. p. 17. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thunderbird Records Releases First Disk" (PDF). The Cash Box. January 8, 1955. p. 10. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. May 25, 1946. p. 34. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Advance Record Releases" (PDF). Billboard. April 13, 1946. p. 32. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Record Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. December 21, 1946. p. 26. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Advance Record Releases" (PDF). Billboard. February 22, 1947. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
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