Skitch Henderson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
SKITCH HENDERSON
Born: January 27, 1918 in Halstad, Minnesota
Died: November 01, 2005 in New Milford, Connecticut
Born Lyle Russell Cedric "Skitch" Henderson on January 27, 1918, in Halstad, Minnesota, he was an American pianist, conductor, and composer. His career in music was multifaceted, encompassing television, radio, and live performances.
Henderson worked as a pianist for several big bands in the late 1930s and early 1940s, most notably with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. However, he became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s due to his associations with NBC. He served as the original bandleader for "The Tonight Show," working with both Steve Allen and Johnny Carson.
Perhaps his most enduring achievement was founding the New York Pops, the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, in 1983. The ensemble performs popular music, including jazz and pop, as well as classical pieces, underlining Henderson's ability to straddle different musical genres. In addition to his musical endeavors, Henderson made numerous television appearances. He was a regular on the panel game show "What's My Line?" and hosted his own show, "The Skitch Henderson Show."
Henderson worked as a pianist for several big bands in the late 1930s and early 1940s, most notably with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. However, he became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s due to his associations with NBC. He served as the original bandleader for "The Tonight Show," working with both Steve Allen and Johnny Carson.
Perhaps his most enduring achievement was founding the New York Pops, the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, in 1983. The ensemble performs popular music, including jazz and pop, as well as classical pieces, underlining Henderson's ability to straddle different musical genres. In addition to his musical endeavors, Henderson made numerous television appearances. He was a regular on the panel game show "What's My Line?" and hosted his own show, "The Skitch Henderson Show."
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 223439Album leaf signed by Skitch Henderson, displaying the signature "Skitch/Henderson". Henderson, a conductor and bandleader, was known for his work on The Tonight Show and as founder of The New York Pops, contributing significantly to popular music.Price: $70.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189057Photograph of Skitch Henderson at the piano, signed with "Best Wishes -/Skitch Henderson". Publicity photo includes a caption at the bottom. Henderson was a notable conductor, pianist, and bandleader involved in various musical entertainment mediums.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189061Photograph signed by Skitch Henderson, depicting him in a tuxedo. Henderson, a conductor and pianist, is known for his work on "The Tonight Show" and as the founder of The New York Pops. Ink note on verso included.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189128Photograph of Skitch Henderson, the pianist and bandleader, signed with "Best Wishes -/Skitch Henderson". Captured during his career, the image is a publicity photo detailing his contributions to music, including his role in The Tonight Show.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189130Photograph of Skitch Henderson at the piano, signed with "Best Wishes -/Skitch Henderson". Captioned publicity photo showcasing the conductor and pianist's career, including his work on The Tonight Show and as founder of The New York Pops.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189131Photograph signed by Skitch Henderson, showing him smiling with sheet music. Signed as "Skitch/Henderson", it serves as a publicity photo. Henderson was a prominent conductor, pianist, and bandleader, known for his work on television and live performances.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 205263Photograph signed by Skitch Henderson, stating "Best Wishes/Skitch Henderson". Depicting the bandleader with his pianos, paintings, and dog, it highlights his career in popular music, including his work on The Tonight Show and as founder of The New York Pops.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 205429Publicity photo signed by Skitch Henderson, reading "Best Wishes -/Skitch Henderson". Documenting his career as a conductor, pianist, and bandleader, the photograph includes a caption at the bottom and is associated with MCA Records.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 222469Photograph of Skitch Henderson, signed with the inscription "Best Wishes/from/Skitch/Henderson". Henderson, a notable conductor, pianist, and bandleader, was active in various entertainment fields and founded The New York Pops.
Price: $100.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1978 - HFSID 200682Commemorative envelope signed: "Skitch Henderson", featuring a 13-cent USA Folk Dance stamp and a pictorial postmark from Ashepex Station, Asheville, N.C., dated May 20, 1978. Skitch Henderson was a notable conductor and bandleader associated with various entertainment mediums.
Price: $70.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 27043Card inscribed with the signature "To Kayo -/Best Wishes/Skitch Henderson", attached to a small news photograph of him. Skitch Henderson, a notable conductor and pianist, is known for his work on The Tonight Show and founding The New York Pops.
Price: $80.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155459Pencil drawing signed by D.A. Ahrens and Skitch Henderson, with the inscription "My Sincere Best/wishes-/Skitch Henderson" and "D.A.Ahrens./1949". Ahrens sketched many musical talents of the 1940s, inviting them to autograph her work.
Price: $120.00
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SKITCH HENDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/26/1991 - HFSID 270409Handwritten letter from Skitch Henderson inviting Phyllis Diller to guest conduct the New York Pops. Signed "Skitch," dated November 26, 1991, discussing a gala at Carnegie Hall and Diller's potential involvement with orchestras.
Price: $120.00
