Jerry Lester
Person
0
Popularity
11
Credits
1910
Born
USA
Origin
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.
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1910-02-16
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
1995-03-23
