Kay Kyser Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
KAY KYSER
Born: June 18, 1905 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Died: July 23, 1985 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Biography
Kay Kyser (1905-1985), who couldn't read a note of music, was one of the most popular bandleaders and music personalities in America from 1933 until the end of the 1940s. Kyser and his band became nationally known following a series of radio broadcasts from the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica.
1943-Around-the-World (Performer), 1941-Playmates (Performer), 1939-That's-Right---You're-Wrong (Performer), 1947/I-Unusual-Occupations (in person), 1945-Screen-Snapshots-Series-25,-No.-2:-Radio-Shows (in person), 1946-Screen-Snapshots-Series-25,-No.-7:-Hollywood-Victory-Show (in person), 2008-Mike-Douglas:-Moments-&-Memories (Other), 1964-Hollywood-and-the-Stars (Other), 1976-Alice-Sweet-Alice (Sound), 1961-The-DuPont-Show-of-the-Week (Other), 1943-Thousands-Cheer (in person), 1949-The-Milton-Berle-Show (Sound), 1949-1950-College-of-Musical-Knowledge (in person), 1995-Devil-in-a-Blue-Dress (Sound), 1997-Lolita (Sound), 1944-Carolina-Blues (Performer), 1943-Swing-Fever (Performer), 1940-You'll-Find-Out (Performer), 1950-Star-of-the-Family (in person), 1943-Stage-Door-Canteen (in person), 1943-Show-Business-at-War (in person), 1941-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-2 (in person), 1947-Screen-Snapshots-Series-27,-No.-3:-Out-of-This-World-Series (in person), 1994-Entertaining-the-Troops (Other), 1954-Screen-Snapshots:-Hula-from-Hollywood (Other), 2005-The-Last-Mogul (Other), 2008-Mel-Blanc:-The-Man-of-a-Thousand-Voices (Other), 2003-Hollywood's-Magical-Island:-Catalina (Other), 1952-Screen-Snapshots:-Memories-of-Famous-Hollywood-Comedians (Other), 1942-My-Favorite-Spy (Performer), 1950-Penthouse-Party (in person), 1947-Screen-Snapshots:-Off-the-Air (in person), 1941-Hedda-Hopper's-Hollywood-No.-1 (in person), 1940-If-I-Forget-You (in person), 1943-Du-Barry-Was-a-Lady (Sound), 1982-Showbiz-Goes-to-War (Other), 1950-Screen-Snapshots-2856:-It-Was-Only-Yesterday (Other)
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KAY KYSER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 295924The bandleader signs a 5¾x4¼ green album leaf. Signature: "Kay Kyser", 5¾x4¼ green album leaf.Price: $100.00
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KAY KYSER - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 322053Signatures from the big time bandleader and his most famous female vocalist Signatures: "Kay Kyser" and "Ginny Simms", 4½x6 album leaf.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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KAY KYSER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/04/1939 - HFSID 207170Kay Kyser signs a 4x3¼ page "We'll be 'Thinking of you" Autograph Note signed: "To/Mrs. Foley -/We'll be 'Thinking of you'/Kay Kyser/11-4-39", 4x3¼. "Thinking of You" was Kaiser's theme song.
Price: $120.00
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KAY KYSER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 03/16/1981 - HFSID 224013Black and white publicity photograph of Kay Kyser wearing a suit and tie. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Dave Martin/With best/wishes/from/Kay Kyser/3-16-81". B/w, 8x10.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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KAY KYSER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 296324Four candid photos, each signed by a core members of the popular film and radio band Collection includes: 1) Photograph signed: "Kay Kyser". B/w, 2½x3;Toned. Corners worn and creased. Signature lightly beaded but legible. Otherwise, fine condition.
Price: $550.00
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KAY KYSER - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 09/27/1946 - HFSID 289001Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Kay Kyser's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by Kyser, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission.
Price: $750.00
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KAY KYSER - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 10/21/1983 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 225962Kay Kyser and Ann Miller inscribe sheet music for "There Goes That Song Again". Sheet Music signed: "Good Luck Always -/Ann Miller" and "Best wishes to Michael & Norman/from Kay Kyser - 10-21-83" on cover, 4 p, 9x12.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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KAY KYSER - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 265043Kay Kyser inscribes sheet music to "The Little Red Fox". Sheet Music inscribed and signed: "To/Chuck McKeen/With best/wishes from/Kay Kyser", 6 p, 9x12. Music to "The Little Red Fox" (lyrics by James V.
Price: $300.00
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KAY KYSER - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 43228Kay Kyser inscribes her signature for a fan on a piece of paper. Inscribed signature: "To/Jack Jr -/We'll be/'Thinking of you'/Kay Kyser", 5½x4¼ album leaf. "Thinking of You" was Kaiser's theme song.
Price: $100.00
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KAY KYSER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1948 - HFSID 207177Kay Kyser sends a typed letter resigning as a member Director of the Friar's Club. Typed Letter Signed: "Kay", 1p, 7¼x10¼. Hollywood, California, 1948 October 6. On his personal letterhead to Mr. Harry Cohn, Columbia Pictures, Hollywood, California.
Price: $260.00
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KAY KYSER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/15/1940 - HFSID 325108A signed letter from the popular bandleader saying that he unfortunately isn't able to help any amateur musicians due to the limitations of his program, but that a reputable publisher would be of assistance Typed letter signed: "Kay Kyser", in black ink, 7¼x10½.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
