George Jessel

George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Cast

Valley of the Dolls

(MC Grammy Awards)

Politics

Diary of a Young Comic

(Himself)

The Phynx

(George Jessel)

Yesterday and Today

(Narrator (voice))

Wonders of New Orleans

(Commentator)

Sailor Izzy Murphy

(Izzy Murphy)

Private Izzy Murphy

(I. Patrick Murphy)

Wonders of Chicago

(Narrator)

George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir

Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

(The Presence)

Happy Days

(Minstrel Show Performer)

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

(Self (archive footage) (uncredited))

Juke Box Rhythm

(George Jessel)

The Other Side of the Wind

(George Jessel)

Love, Live & Laugh

(Luigi)

It Might Be Worse

(George)

Four Jills in a Jeep

(Master of Ceremonies)

Stage Door Canteen

(George Jessel)

Ginsberg the Great

(Johnny Ginsberg)

Wonders of Puerto Rico

(Narrator)

Lucky Boy

(George Jessel)

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9

(George Jessel)

Beau James

(George Jessel)

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

(Self (voice))

Reds

(Himself - Witness)

Frank Capra's American Dream

(Self (archive footage))

Sid & Judy

(Self (archive footage))

The Busy Body

(Mr. Fessel)

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

(Awards Announcer)

George Washington Cohen

(George Washington Cohen)

The Colgate Comedy Hour

(Self)

The Merv Griffin Show

(Self)

Vega$

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

(Self)

The Steve Allen Show

(Self)

The Jimmy Durante Show

(Self)

The Mike Douglas Show

(Self)

Startime

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

(Self)

The Ed Sullivan Show

(Self)

The Jack Benny Program

(George Jessel)

What's My Line?

(Self)

The Mike Douglas Show

(Self - Co-Host)

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

(Self)