George Albert "Georgie" Jessel 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.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Vega$ (1978)
Guest starring as Eulogist
- Episode 1x02: The Games Girls Play (Sep 27, 1978) [Special Guest Star]
The Hollywood Squares (1966)
Guest starring as Center Square
- Episode 1x06: November 21-25, 1966 (Nov 21, 1966)
Merv Griffin Show (1962)
Guest starring as George Jessel
- Episode 1970-08-05: George Jessel, Jerry Della Femina, Ivan Rebroff, Jerry Collins, Lois Walden (Aug 5, 1970)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
Guest starring as George Jessel
- Episode 1963-10-07: Pernell Roberts, George Jessel, Patrice Wymore, William Walker (Oct 7, 1963)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Guest starring as George Jessel
(5 episodes)
- Episode 19x151: George Raft, Rudy Vallee, George Jessel, Molly Picon (Apr 29, 1980)
- Episode 10x51: Nov 16, 1970 (Nov 16, 1970)
- Episode 4x19: Oct 1, 1964 (Oct 1, 1964)
- Episode 4x05: Sep 11, 1964 (Sep 11, 1964)
- Episode 1x143: Jul 4, 1962 (Jul 4, 1962)
Guest starring as Co-Host
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x140: Jun 29, 1962 (Jun 29, 1962)
- Episode 1x138: Jun 27, 1962 (Jun 27, 1962)
- Episode 1x136: Jun 25, 1962 (Jun 25, 1962)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Guest starring as George Jessel
- Episode 1958-06-26: Jun 26, 1958 (Jun 26, 1958)