George Jessel
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
What's My Line?
1950 · Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950 · Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self
The Jack Benny Program
1950 · George Jessel
Vega$
1978
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self
Startime
1959 · Self
Hollywood Squares
1966 · Self - Center Square
Valley of the Dolls
1967 · MC Grammy Awards
Reds
1981 · Himself - Witness
The Other Side of the Wind
2018 · George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen
1943 · George Jessel
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976 · Awards Announcer
Love, Live & Laugh
1929 · Luigi
Frank Capra's American Dream
1997 · Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983 · Self (archive footage)...
The Phynx
1970 · George Jessel
Happy Days
1929 · Minstrel Show Performe...
Sid & Judy
2019 · Self (archive footage)
The Busy Body
1967 · Mr. Fessel
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1969 · The Presence
Beau James
1957 · George Jessel
Diary of a Young Comic
1979 · Himself
Private Izzy Murphy
1926 · I. Patrick Murphy
Sailor Izzy Murphy
1927 · Izzy Murphy
Ginsberg the Great
1927 · Johnny Ginsberg
Juke Box Rhythm
1959 · George Jessel
Yesterday and Today
1953 · Narrator (voice)
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944 · Master of Ceremonies
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 · Self (voice)
It Might Be Worse
1931 · George
Lucky Boy
1929 · George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1931
Wonders of New Orleans
1957 · Commentator
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1934 · George Jessel