Jerry Lester

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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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Birthday: February 16, 1910

Deathday: March 23, 1995

Adult: No

Gender: Male

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Known For:

Mickey's Gala Premiere
Arizona to Broadway
Hardly Working
The Rookie
Smokey and the Bandit II
Odds and Evens
Sleepytime Gal
The Godmothers