Betty George | |
|---|---|
 George c. 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 11, 1926 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | November 16, 2007 (aged 81) North Greenbush, New York, United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
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]
References
- 1 2 Brinkofski, Elizabeth Dodd (2013). New York City Jazz. Arcadia Publishing. p. 24. ISBN 9781439643587. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ Delaney, Joe (August 25, 2000). "Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino". Las Vegas Sun.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2012). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 531. ISBN 9780786486410. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
- ↑ "Betty George". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
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