Ted Lewis
American singer and bandleader (1890-1971) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81
Ted Lewis was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He was well known for his catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of hot jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II.
Ted Lewis is read about 52 times a day, in 15 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Darryl F. Zanuck Produced The Show of Shows (1929)
Archie Mayo Directed Is Everybody Happy? (1929)
Victor Schertzinger Directed Birth of the Blues (1941)
Charles Reisner Directed Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)
Jack Mulhall Also in The Show of Shows (1929)- Charles Barton Directed Is Everybody Happy? (1943)
Monta Bell Produced Birth of the Blues (1941)
Bert Roach Also in The Show of Shows (1929)
Alice Day Also in Is Everybody Happy? (1929)
John G. Adolfi Directed The Show of Shows (1929)- Edward Ward Wrote The Show of Shows and Here Comes the Band
Harry Richman Duets: On the Sunny Side of the Street (1930)
Paul Sloane Directed Here Comes the Band (1935)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1971 · aged 81