Mike Douglas (August 11, 1920 – August 11, 2006) was an American "Big Band" era singer, entertainer, and television talk show host.
Had a hit recording with "The Men in My Little Girls Life" in February 1966, reaching #6 on the U.S. charts.
His hit syndicated talk show was taped in the Philiadelphia area for many years.
Performed as vocalist with the Kay Kyser Orchestra, recording hits such as "Ole Buttermilk Sky".
Father of 3 daughters, including twins.
When Elvis Presley shot the TV in his room at the Las Vegas Hilton, he was watching "The Mike Douglas Show" . Elvis later apologized to Douglas about the incident by saying he wasnt aiming for Douglas; he could not stand co-host Robert Goulet.
Began his career as a singer while in his teens and moved to California in the late 1940s where he joined Kay Kyser s band. He was one of the singers on the musical quiz show "Kay Kysers Kollege of Musical Knowledge" .
Once hosted a radio program called "Hi, Ladies."
"The Mike Douglas Show" originally began in Cleveland in 1961 before filming was moved to Philadelphia in 1965. It became the first syndicated TV show to win an Emmy Award.
Underwent surgery for prostate cancer in 1990.
Release of his book, "Mike Douglas: My Story".
Release of his book, "Ill Be Right Back: Memories of TVs Greatest Talk Show".
