A copy of the recording from the radio program is owned by the estate of Bing Crosby and was loaned to CBS Sunday Morning for their December 25, 2011, program. The filmRoad to Singapore is released, the first in a series of Road pictures with Bob Hope which became the highest grossing franchise until the James Bond films. The public wouldn't stand for 'canned' radio, the networks argued. [90], Crosby also was a keen fisherman. "[132], Calypso musician Roaring Lion wrote a tribute song in 1939 titled "Bing Crosby", in which he wrote: "Bing has a way of singing with his very heart and soul / Which captivates the world / His millions of listeners never fail to rejoice / At his golden voice."[3], Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal, Virginia, was named after Crosby in honor of his fundraising and cash contributions for its construction from 1948 to 1950. To soldiers overseas and to foreigners he has become a kind of symbol of America, of the amiable, humorous citizen of a free land. Whatever you want. "I used to tell Sinatra over and over," said Tommy Dorsey, "there's only one singer you ought to listen to and his name is Crosby. Sterling, C. H., & Kittross, J. M. (1990). Now 82 and still living in California, Crosby keeps busy these days with ballet (hip replacement surgery won't keep her down) and staying active with her . Bing had certain health problems, but after we did the Christmas show at the London Palladium, we traveled to Manchester and Brighton, and then he went to Spain to shoot grouse with a good friend. Gary Crosby died of lung cancer in 1995 at age 62, and Phillip Crosby died of a heart attack in 2004 at age 69.[120]. We had a twelve-grade schoolhouse, and anytime there was a senior high school play, and they needed a child, I was elected. Follow entertainer Bing Crosbys remarkable life, from growing up in Spokane, Washington, to his death after a good game of golf at a course in Madrid, Spain. He loved them all.People who watched him in movies knew exactly what he was like because that was what he put on the screen. She also appeared in the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel Pet Sematary. The church was really very helpful at that time. He and Bing had a long discussion about ten pound test and all of that. By the time we married, I realized I could survive without him, and he realized he didnt want to survive without me. Crosby has been associated with the Christmas season since Irving Berlin's musical film Holiday Inn, in which he starred and famously sang "White Christmas". I asked my doctor what could be done, and he said, Well, you can stay and worry, and itll take six weeks, or you can go away and worry, and itll take six weeks, but in six weeks, hell be able to walk again. We went through that. We want to get some quail and some very special southern dishes. Its a hot day, and theyre going to be driving seven hours to get up to Arrington. We went to the Sands Hotel and had a little breakfast with just us and Father Ryan and forty reporters. In 1977, after Crosby died, the song was re-released and reached No. [119], Lindsay Crosby died in 1989 at age 51, and Dennis Crosby died in 1991 at age 56, both by suicide from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Crosby credited Kapp for choosing hit songs, working with many other musicians, and most important, diversifying his repertoire into several styles and genres. Bing Crosby Productions, affiliated with Desilu Studios and later CBS Television Studios, produced a number of television series, including Crosby's own unsuccessful ABC sitcom The Bing Crosby Show in the 19641965 season (with co-stars Beverly Garland and Frank McHugh). Oct. [125] On October 14, at the La Moraleja Golf Course near Madrid, Crosby played 18 holes of golf. He loved to play. He was already spending much time on the golf course while touring the country in a vaudeville act or with Paul Whiteman's orchestra in the mid to late 1920s. Bing's daughter, Mary Crosby, played Kristin Shepard in the TV series Dallas from 1979-1981. They joined the Gus Arnheim Orchestra, performing nightly in the Coconut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel. Bing Crosby with first wife Dixie Lee and three of their four sons: Phillip, Dennis and Lindsay. On November 8, 1937, after Lux Radio Theatre's adaptation of She Loves Me Not, Joan Blondell asked Crosby how he got his nickname: Crosby: "Well, I'll tell you, back in the knee-britches day, when I was a wee little tyke, a mere broth of a lad, as we say in Spokane, I used to totter around the streets, with a gun on each hip, my favorite after school pastime was a game known as "Cops and Robbers", I didn't care which side I was on, when a cop or robber came into view, I would haul out my trusty six-shooters, made of wood, and loudly exclaim bing! Crosby was also an avid golfer. Mar. When the two met, they became friends. In 1960, he starred in High Time, a collegiate comedy with Fabian Forte and Tuesday Weld that predicted the emerging gap between him and the new younger generation of musicians and actors who had begun their careers after World War II. She, too, was in love with an older married man who was quite as famous as Gary [Cooper]. We had two weeks on Broadway, and it was lovely. The June 18, 1945, issue of Life magazine stated, "America's number one star, Bing Crosby, has won more fans, made more money than any entertainer in history. Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): As a movie buff, I loved seeing clips from the old films. And then I asked if he liked race horses. Bing Crosby and Bob Hope on the Road to Singapore (1940) film lot, between scenes. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. Throughout his career, Crosby often credited Bailey for getting him his first important job in the entertainment business. May Bing records White Christmas and joins Hollywood Victory Caravan, a traveling show to raise money for war bonds. I not only got my diploma from the University of Texas, I got to work with excellent people like Elsa Lanchester and Cecil Kellaway and got to be directed by Paul Henreid on whom I had a crush from the time I was a little girl. Bing was quite lazy. A few years later, Bob came to Hollywood, and they were very good friends at that time. He felt that way about her. He loved safaris and loved being in the bush seeing the wild animals. Dec. Bing signs new contract with Paramount for nine films in three years for around $175,000 per film. [85] The Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap at Del Mar Racetrack is named in his honor. The song Only Forever reaches Number 1 and remains for there 10 weeks. Born November 25, 1933, actress and singer Kathryn Crosby performed in 1950s films under the stage names Kathryn Grant and Kathryn Grandstaff. The quartet's Top-10 Billboard hits from 1943 to 1945 include "The Vict'ry Polka", "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin (When the Yanks Go Marching In)", and "Is You Is or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby?)" Crosby's vocal style helped take popular singing beyond the "belting" associated with Al Jolson and Billy Murray, who had been obligated to reach the back seats in New York theaters without the aid of a microphone. Before they went to the place where they would be shooting, they played a round of golf. Kathryn Crosby (born Olive Kathryn Grandstaff, November 25, 1933) is an American retired actress and singer who performed in films under the stage names Kathryn Grant and Kathryn Grandstaff. It was either he was going to have to get an operation, or he was going to die in three days. "Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day)", with his trademark whistling, became his theme song and signature tune. Amateur champion in golf). A graduate of the University of Texas and a student nurse at one point, she found her way into films via the beauty pageant circuit. I didnt know that he owned the Pittsburgh Pirates, a big baseball team. We could also take out the songs that didn't sound good. They each earned $75 a week. Kathryn Crosby: I suppose that happened, but I didnt hear it. July 13 Twins Dennis Michael Crosby and Phillip Lang Crosby are born. Crosby presents the school with the nations first Microfilm Research Center. Dec. Bing performs with Bob Hope at the Capitol Theatre in New York City. Later that afternoon, he met with Chris Harding to take photographs for the Seasons album jacket.[124]. Impulsively in 1957, he married Kathryn while Inger later found out about it on the news. When we got together in Las Vegas, Aunt Mary was with me, and Bing was with his driver, Leo Lynn, and we went to the courthouse and got our license. I understand what he's trying to prove. Billboard magazine used different methodologies during his career. Bob Said, 'Fish dont applaud.' Crosby started the tape recorder revolution in America. Crosby was initially a member of a vocal trio called The Three Harmony Aces with Al Rinker accompanying on piano from the pit, to entertain between the films. If I ever felt strongly enough about something to ask him, he always did it. He attended Gonzaga for three years but did not earn a degree. Before 1958, gold records were awarded by record companies. Shortly before Gary's book was actually published, Lindsay said, "I'm glad [Gary] did it. Runner-up to Miss Texas 1952. Television production was mostly live television in its early years, but Crosby wanted the same ability to record that he had achieved in radio. All four sons from his first marriage have passed away. While the seven movies in the series provided adventure, laughs, romance and music they also showcased the comic chemistry between Crosby and Bob Hope to perfection. 1966 Joan's sister Betty Caulfield confirmed the romantic relationship between Joan and Bing Crosby. "Beloved and Notorious: A Theory of American Stardom, with Special Reference to Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.". Nov. Brother Can You Spare a Dime reaches Number 1. Kathryn Crosby: No. I was a reporter, too, when I was first at Paramount, and I had asked him if he liked horses because I was this Fat Stock as the 1950 Rodeo Queen of the Fat Stock show in that year (laughs). Crosby and Al continued at the Clemmer Theatre for several months often with three other men Wee Georgie Crittenden, Frank McBride and Lloyd Grinnell and they were billed The Clemmer Trio or The Clemmer Entertainers depending who performed.[38]. Bing and Kathy said the magic words on Oct. 24, 1957. Relying on a retroactive amendment to the California Civil Code, Dixie's trust brought suit again, in 2010, alleging that Crosby's right of publicity was community property, and that Dixie's trust was entitled to a share of the revenue it produced. June The film Robin and the 7 Hoods is released, with Bing starring alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Sept. The Bing Crosby Show sitcom premieres on CBS. In the mid-1970s, she hosted The Kathryn Crosby Show, a 30-minute local talk-show on KPIX-TV in San Francisco. records Where the Blue of the Night for first time, which becomes his theme song. The director was about to get really cross because none of the written script was used, but all of the people who were working on the show were so tickled and laughing so hard, hed say, I think thats good. [123], In September, Crosby, his family and singer Rosemary Clooney began a concert tour of Britain that included two weeks at the London Palladium. Jack Kapp, Bings music producer, dies at 47 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Then something happened. [89] In 1978, he and Bob Hope were voted the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship. Bing was quite lazy. Thats what started the Road shows. My son, Harry, played The Christmas Song, and then I did a cabaret at the Lincoln Center. On October 13, 1977, Crosby flew alone to Spain to play golf and hunt partridge. Ten of the top 50 songs of 1931 included Crosby with others or as a solo act. Also quick to adopt tape recording was his friend Bob Hope. Crosby threatened to leave the film and refused to discuss the matter. I decided that if its not supposed to be, it wouldnt be. [104], After Crosby's death, his eldest son, Gary, wrote a highly critical memoir, Going My Own Way (1983), depicting his father as cruel, cold, remote, and physically and psychologically abusive. Whiteman needed something different to break up his musical selections, and Crosby and Rinker filled this requirement. Nathaniel Crosby, Crosby's younger son from his second marriage, is a former high-level golfer who won the U.S. ABC was formed from the sale of the NBC Blue Network in 1943 after a federal antitrust suit and was willing to join Mutual in breaking the tradition. He loved to play. He also signs a contract with Decca Records for five years at $60,000 per annum plus a percentage. They were working in television, so I got to do a lot of short films. I came back to see the man playing one of those old Vitrolas, like those of RCA with the horn speaker. Crosby won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Going My Way (1944) and was nominated for its sequel, The Bells of St. Mary's (1945), opposite Ingrid Bergman, becoming the first of six actors to be nominated twice for playing the same character. 87 years (November 25, 1933) Kathryn Crosby/Age The family is coming here this Christmas. Again I didnt know that hed built Del Mar racetrack in California.There was so much of his life that I didnt know about. He partnered with Ed Craney, who owned the CBS radio affiliate KXLY (AM) and built a television studio west of Crosby's alma mater, Gonzaga University. Bing Crosby's widow, Kathryn Crosby, is recovering from a car crash which killed her second husband. A nearby bridge carrying U.S. Route 158 over the Yadkin River is named for Kathryn Crosby. (1928), with Harry Barris and, "Ev'rything's Agreed Upon" (1930), with Harry Barris, "Believe Me" (1931), with James Cavanaugh and, "You Taught Me How to Love" (1931), with H. C. LeBlang and Don Herman, "My Woman" (1932), with Irving Wallman and Max Wartell, "Cutesie Pie" (1932), with Red Standex and, "I Was So Alone, Suddenly You Were There (1932), with, "Love Me Tonight" (1932), with Victor Young and Ned Washington, US, no. They did a very fine surgery on him and repaired all his valves. At his death in 1977 at age 73, he left his money in a blind trust, which none of the sons-whose youthful escapades were well documented by the news media-could touch until age 65. So was it a case of abandoning her career in favour of family life? It was one of the magnetic tape recorders that BASF and AEG had built in Germany starting in 1935. Kathryn Grant and Bing Crosby were married for 19 years before Bing Crosby died, leaving behind his partner and 3 children. The document reveals that during that time Crosby was indeed taking Joan Caulfield out to dinner, visited theaters and opera houses with her and that Caulfield and a person in her company entered the Waldorf Hotel where Crosby was staying. The Hollywood veteran and widow of Bing Crosby will perform some of those classic tunes when she . Ultimately, Crosby chose to end the relationship and to stay with his wife. 15 Minutes with Bing Crosby, his nationwide solo radio debut, began broadcasting on September 2, 1931. Bing and Bob never worked on them. I couldn't believe it when I read the book because it just didn't sound like Gary. How was the experience working with director Otto Preminger? I think it all got a little out of hand. I had more fun doing that. [14] He was also known for his collaborations with his friend Bob Hope, starring in the Road to films from 1940 to 1962. "[45][46], The biggest hit song of Crosby's career was his recording of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", which he introduced on a Christmas Day radio broadcast in 1941. Then were going down to New Orleans where my granddaughter, Claire, who is studying to be a chef, is interning with chef John Folse at the Sonesta Hotel, and were going to have a birthday dinner there in May. bing! The scheduling could now be done at the star's convenience. Bing and Bob started off together in early vaudeville. He later described Jolson's delivery as "electric". Harry Crosby is an investment banker who occasionally makes singing appearances. Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): Rosemary Clooney was one of his best friends? Things were always happening that were desperate, but it wasnt anything that Bing had done. [115], Bing's younger brother, singer and jazz bandleader Bob Crosby, recalled at the time of Gary's revelations that Bing was a "disciplinarian", as their mother and father had been. After a threat of divorce in March 1931, he applied himself to his career. July The Rhythm Boys first appear at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles; Bing is the standout favorite. Later on, we finally managed to get married which was a secret. Some of the best moments in comedy came when a line was blown and the star had to rely on wit to rescue a bad situation. Producer Jack Kapp establishes the U.S. branch of Decca Records, Bing follows and, under Kapps advisement, becomes the all-purpose singer. I think there was some father-son stuff that everyone has. BBC commences transmissions of a major 14-part series chronicling Bings life. Jan. Bing takes over as host as host of Kraft Music Hall radio program. On Oct. 22 Kathryn received one more letter from Bing, begging her to marry him and including his phone number for her response. Since Bing Crosby's death in 1977, she has taken on a few smaller roles and the lead in the short-lived 1996 Broadway musical State Fair. We realized he had to get some very serious examinations in Hillsborough, and we met Dr. Poon there, and he showed us an instrument, which had the blood going back and forth in the heart. [60] Sources differ regarding the number of copies he sold: 300 million[61] or even 500 million. He returned to broadcasting for the last 13 weeks of the 19451946 season. Apr. They had four sons: Gary, twins Dennis and Phillip, and Lindsay. June Bings autobiography, Call Me Lucky, is published. [55][56], Crosby elaborated on an idea of Al Jolson's: phrasing, or the art of making a song's lyric ring true. "Bing Crosby: Through the years, volumes one-nine (195456). Gary got drunk there and had to be sent home, which was so bad. It was very frightening to know which one they were going to operate on because you have to have one functioning kidney when youre operating on the other. [81] NAFI Corporation and Crosby purchased television station KPTV in Portland, Oregon, for $4 million on September 1, 1959. The nickname "Der Bingle" was common among Crosby's German listeners and came to be used by his English-speaking fans. [54], During the early portion of his solo career (about 19311934), Crosby's emotional, often pleading style of crooning was popular. His organization, the Crosby Research Foundation, held tape recording patents and developed equipment and recording techniques such as the laugh track that are still in use. She appeared as a guest star on her husband's 19641965 ABC sitcom The Bing Crosby Show. They got enormous laughs, which just went on and on. Excerpts can be seen in American Masters Bing Crosby Rediscovered. Gary Crosby's adopted son, Steven Crosby, said in a 2003 interview: In the early years, I think, like any family you are going to butt heads with your mom, your dad and your brothers and sisters. Aug. Bing entertains the American troops abroad. I went to Palm Springs to swim in the pool at his house. I said, Yes. Its not heavy. He took one more step and then fell dead. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. [38] Hired for $150 a week in 1926, they debuted with Whiteman on December 6 at the Tivoli Theatre in Chicago. Crosby had a keen interest in sports. Murdo MacKenzie of Bing Crosby Enterprises had seen a demonstration of the German Magnetophon in June 1947the same device that Jack Mullin had brought back from Radio Frankfurt with 50 reels of tape, at the end of the war. His last concert was in the Brighton Centre on October 10, four days before his death, with British entertainer Gracie Fields in attendance. They have all reportedly described their father as loving and kind. "[45] "In all, 60,000,000 Crosby discs have been marketed since he made his first record in 1931. NTSC VHS tape, 1989 AES. They made one film appearance together in Road to Rio singing "You Don't Have to Know the Language", and sang together on the radio throughout the 1940s and 1950s. She was born in Houston, Texas in 1933 and appeared on stage from age 3. Those movies include Rear Window, Cell 2455 Death Row, My Sister Eileen, The Phenix City Story, Storm Center, The Brothers Rico, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Anatomy of a Murder and The Big Circus. We heart living like a star. [109] In an interview with People magazine, Phillip stated that "we never got an extra whack or a cuff we didn't deserve".[109]. "The Salt Lake City Office has developed information indicating that Moe Dalitz received an invitation to join a deer hunting party at Bing Crosby's Elko, Nevada, ranch, together with the crooner, his Las Vegas dentist and several business associates." His Amazing Music Records, Clip | The Road Films: Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, Quiz: Bing with the Best. I loved it. Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): You had a role in 1959s Anatomy of a Murder, groundbreaking during that time because it was one of the first films to address sex and rape in fairly graphic terms. His first son Gary was born in 1933 with twin boys following in 1934. [42] He sang four Academy Award winning songs "Sweet Leilani" (1937), "White Christmas" (1942), "Swinging on a Star" (1944), "In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening" (1951) and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Going My Way (1944). They exchanged jokes always.". Sept. Bing films his final Christmas show, which features Bings family and David Bowie. A year later, the same kind of thing happened. Also records his final album, Seasons. Son: Harry Lillis August 8, 1958
I asked him if he liked baseball. A pert, vivacious and absolutely stunning brunette, the former Kathryn Grant (nee Olive Kathryn Grandstaff) is now known publicly as Kathryn Crosby. In 1954, Joan Caulfield admitted to a relationship with a "top film star" who was a married man with children who at the end chose his wife and children over her. [15] In addition to his work with early audio tape recording, he helped finance the development of videotape, bought television stations, bred racehorses, and co-owned the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team, during which time the team won two World Series (1960 and 1971). We heart movies. In 1928 he had his first number one hit, a jazz-influenced rendition of "Ol' Man River". He recorded nearly 2,000 songs during the course of his career but Kathryn says there are many more to be heard.The basements full of them! she laughs. Eventually, Crosby became accomplished at the sport, at his best reaching a two handicap. Husband Bing appeared as a guest occasionally. Without him, Jack Kapp wouldn't have had a chance in hell of making Decca work and the Great Depression would have wiped out phonograph records for good."[43]. His trip was filmed for The American Sportsman on ABC, although all did not go well at first as the salmon were not running. During the 1940s, Crosby consistently had difficulties trying to stay away from home while also trying to be there as much as possible for his children.[95]. She was born in Houston, Texas in 1933 and appeared on stage from age 3. When the electric power failed during his performance, he continued singing without amplification. Apr. Anatomy of a Murder was written by Robert Traver, and he taught me how to fly fish on the river that was covered with bush on the sides. [28] As a freshman, he played on the university's baseball team. Crosby was one of the first singers to exploit the intimacy of the microphone rather than use the deep, loud vaudeville style associated with Al Jolson. Feb. Bing plays himself in Reaching for the Moon, a film starring Douglas Fairbanks. They tour with Paul Whiteman and get their first hit with Mississippi Mud.. Nathaniel, Mary and Harry with their parents Kathryn and Bing Crosby. In the years after Crosby's death, his eldest son, Gary, wrote a highly critical account of his time with his father in 1983 . His recording was so popular that he was obliged to re-record it in 1947 using the same musicians and backup singers; the original 1942 master had become damaged due to its frequent use in pressing additional singles. We were married at that time because I was going to have to nurse him in the hospital, and thats a public appearance. [59] In 1960 Crosby was honored as "First Citizen of Record Industry" based on having sold 200 million discs. Then the children did it with me, and we had a good time. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. I became aware of someone behind me and he touched his chair to the back of my knee so I flopped down unceremoniously, she says, recalling an unlikely start to a relationship that was to last almost a quarter of a century and touch her for the rest of her days.What made it even more unlikely was that under the warmth of the California sun and after their meeting Crosby, king of stage and screen, ambled back on set to continue filming White Christmas, one of Hollywoods best-loved movies of all time. She soon rose through the standard starlet ranks from unbilled parts to chipper "sis" types and decorative love interests alongside filmdom's top male stars.She appeared opposite Richard Kiley in The Phenix City Story (1955), Tony Curtis in Mister Cory (1957), Jack Lemmon in Operation Mad Ball (1957), James Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder (1959) and Victor Mature in The Big Circus (1959), among others. We just sat and drank tea. Films Road to Rio, a film is financed by Crosby, Hope and Paramount. Its a wonderful time. Prigozy, Ruth, and Walter Raubicheck, eds. ", Gilbert, Roger. Kathryn Crosby: Working with Otto Preminger was amazing. Daughter: Mary Frances September 14, 1959
[83] Charles' son, Lindsay C. Howard, became one of Crosby's closest friends; Crosby named his son Lindsay after him, and would purchase his 40-room Hillsborough, California estate from Lindsay in 1965. It was the largest single bank failure in the countrys history. Sept. Sept. FilmHere Comes the Groom is released, in which Bing is directed by Frank Capra and co-stars with Jane Wyman. [3]:24[26], In 1917, Crosby took a summer job as property boy at Spokane's Auditorium, where he witnessed some of the acts of the day, including Al Jolson, who held him spellbound with ad-libbing and parodies of Hawaiian songs. Since Bing Crosby's death in 1977, she has taken on a few smaller roles and the lead in the short-lived 1996 Broadway musical State Fair . Through audio recordings, he produced his radio programs with the same directorial tools and craftsmanship (editing, retaking, rehearsal, time shifting) used in motion picture production, a practice that became the industry standard. Kathryn Crosby: Yes. Crosby and Lindsay Howard formed Binglin Stable to race and breed thoroughbred horses at a ranch in Moorpark in Ventura County, California. Kathryn Crosby: He was the best father. Bob was there with his four children, and I was there with our son Harry. [109] "Lindsay Crosby supported his brother (Gary) at the time of its publication but had a tempered view of its revelations. Kathryn Crosby: I thought it was excellent. Narrated by Stanley Tucci, the film features new interviews with all surviving members of Crosbys immediate family: wife Kathryn, daughter Mary and sons Harry and Nathaniel. [96], In the most recent Crosby biography, Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star; the War Years, 1940-1946, Gary Giddins published excerpts from an original diary of two sisters, Violet and Mary Barsa, who, as young women, used to stalk Crosby in New York City during December 1945 and January 1946 and who detailed their observations in the diary. 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