Betty George Explained

Betty George
Birth Date:11 April 1926
Birth Place:Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Death Place:North Greenbush, New York, United States
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Singer
Past Member Of:Casa 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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brinkofski. Elizabeth Dodd. New York City Jazz. 2013. Arcadia Publishing. 9781439643587. 24. September 11, 2017. en.
  2. News: Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino . Joe . Delaney . . August 25, 2000.
  3. Book: Terrace. Vincent. Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed.. 2012. McFarland. 9780786486410. 531. September 11, 2017. en.
  4. Web site: Betty George. Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. September 11, 2017. https://archive.today/20170911025215/https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/betty-george-77080. September 11, 2017. live.