Jack Haskell

Jack Haskell

Publicity photo of Dave Garroway, singer-actress Connie Russell and Jack Haskell from the WMAQ radio show, Dial Dave Garroway (1951)
Born circa 1920
Akron, Ohio
Died September 26, 1998
Englewood, New Jersey
Nationality American
Alma mater Northwestern University
Occupation Singer, announcer
Spouse(s) Helen Haskell
Children 1 son, Thomas Haskell

Jack Haskell (circa 1920 - September 26, 1998) was an American singer and announcer in the era of old-time radio and later in television.

Early years

Haskell was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He majored in music at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

Radio

While he was in college, Haskell sang on two Chicago stations, WBBM and WGN. and did commercials on the Fitch Bandwagon.[1] Over the years, he was a regular on Varieties,[2] The Jim Backus Show[3] The Peter Lind Hayes Show,[4] Stop the Music, and Music from the Heart of America.[5]

Later in his career, he was one of the hosts for Monitor.[6]

Personal appearances

After finishing college, Haskell sang with Les Brown and his orchestra.[1] Later in his career, he sang in supper clubs.[7]

Military service

During World War II, Haskell was a flight instructor for the United States Navy.[1]

Television

Haskell moved from Chicago to New York City to be with Dave Garroway on the first iteration of Today.[7] He was also on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show, The Bell Telephone Hour, The Garry Moore Show,[7] Garroway at Large,[8] The Dave Garroway Show, The Jack Paar Show, Of All Things, Stop the Music, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.[9]

Stage

Haskell played Pat Gregory in the Broadway production of Mr. President.[10] He was also active in summer stock theatre, including Gypsy in 1970.[11]

Personal life

Haskell had a wife, Helen, and a son, Thomas.[7]

Death

Haskell died September 26, 1998, at the Actors Fund Nursing Home in Englewood, New Jersey.[7]

Partial discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cox, Jim (2007). Radio Speakers: Narrators, News Junkies, Sports Jockeys, Tattletales, Tipsters, Toastmasters and Coffee Klatch Couples Who Verbalized the Jargon of the Aural Ether from the 1920s to the 1980s--A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-6086-1. P. 127.
  2. ↑ "NBC's "Ellery Q" Vamps Till Ready" (PDF). Billboard. June 14, 1947. p. 15. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "There's a million-dollar sales staff on American -- and you can own it". U.S. Radio. 1 (2): 6–7. November 1957. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4. P. 270.
  5. ↑ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 467.
  6. ↑ "What's on the Air". The Times Recorder. Ohio, Zanesville. October 12, 1968. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jack Haskell, 79, a Singer and TV Announcer". The New York Times. October 1, 1998. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "Garroway Fan". The Lawton Constitution And Morning Press. Oklahoma, Lawton. September 17, 1972. p. 64. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  10. ↑ "Mr. President-Cast". Playbill. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  11. ↑ "Janis Paige Stars in Gypsy At Hershey". Lebanon Daily News. Pennsylvania, Lebanon. August 17, 1970. p. 17. Retrieved May 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. May 25, 1946. p. 34. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  13. ↑ "Advance Record Releases" (PDF). Billboard. April 13, 1946. p. 32. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Record Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. December 21, 1946. p. 26. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Advance Record Releases" (PDF). Billboard. February 22, 1947. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
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