Ted Lewis (musician)
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Theodore Leopold Friedman (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), known as Ted Lewis, was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II. He was known by the moniker "Mr. Entertainment" or Ted "Is Everybody Happy?" Lewis. He died of lung failure in August 1971.
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Birth name | Theodore Leopold Friedman |
Born | (1890-06-06)June 6, 1890 Circleville, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | August 25, 1971(1971-08-25) (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, singer, entertainer |
Instrument(s) | Clarinet |
Years active | 1913–1971 |
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