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Bob Crosby

Aug 23, 1913 - Mar 09, 1993 (79 years old) in Spokane, Washington, USA

George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Benny Program, on both radio and television, taking over the role of bandleader after Phil Harris' departure. Crosby hosted his own afternoon TV variety show on CBS, The Bob Crosby Show (1953–1957). Crosby received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for television and radio.

[biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Known For

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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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Startime
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The Greatest Show on Earth
Spectator
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Television: The First Fifty Years
Self (archive footage)
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Road to Bali
Himself (uncredited)
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Thousands Cheer
Bob Crosby
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The Five Pennies
Wil Paradise
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Reveille with Beverly
Bob - Bob Crosby and His Orchestra (uncredited)
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Presenting Lily Mars
Bob Crosby
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Two Tickets to Broadway
Himself - Orchestra Leader

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