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3 unusual facts about Pinky Lee


Pinky Lee

Adding greatly to the show's bounce and style was master organist Gaylord Carter, who underscored every moment with rock-solid, copasetic accompaniment.

Easily recognized by his trademark lisp and his high-energy antics, his signature costume was a loud plaid suit with baggy checkered pants and an undersized hat.

WVVA

When it was completed in September WHIS-TV began carrying NBC programs, the first being The Pinky Lee Show.


3-D Film Preservation Fund

Expo II was announced as being the local for the world premiere of several films never before seen in 3-D, including The Diamond Wizard and the Universal short subject, Hawaiian Nights with Mamie Van Doren and Pinky Lee.

Drene Time

An early audition show of July 31, 1946 featured a different cast: Don Ameche, guest Sylvia Sidney, announcer Truman Bradley, Joseph Lilley and His Orchestra, Pinky Lee, Jim Backus, the Swing Choir, Jonelle James, Earle Ross and announcer Marvin Miller.


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