Betty George

Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.

Betty George
Background information
Born(1926-04-11)April 11, 1926
Manchester, New Hampshire
United States
DiedNovember 16, 2007(2007-11-16) (aged 81)
North Greenbush, New York
United States
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer
Associated actsCasa Loma Orchestra

Biography

George was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. At school she was known as a beauty and she went to New York where she sang with big bands including those of Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey,[1] and Glen Gray.

She worked for over 16 years with Milton Berle,[2] and in 1953-1954 was a regular on The Jerry Lester Show, a variety program on ABC television.[3]

Her Broadway credits include Ankles Aweigh (1955), As the Girls Go (1948), and Heaven on Earth (1948).[4]

George recorded for Decca Records and CBS Studios.[1]

In the 1970s and 1980s she revived her career when she became a regular guest on local TV in Albany.

George died in Albany, New York, where she was living, but was buried in New Hampshire.

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References
  1. Brinkofski, Elizabeth Dodd (2013). New York City Jazz. Arcadia Publishing. p. 24. ISBN 9781439643587. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  2. Delaney, Joe (25 August 2000). "Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino". Las Vegas Sun.
  3. Terrace, Vincent (2012). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 531. ISBN 9780786486410. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. "Betty George". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 2017-09-11. Retrieved 11 September 2017.


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