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Jerry Lester (Lester J. Goldberg) was born on 16 February, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is an American actor, comedian and musician. Discover Jerry Lester's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

Popular As Lester J. Goldberg
Occupation Actor · comedian · host · singer
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 16 February 1910
Birthday 16 February
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death 1995
Died Place Miami, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Jerry Lester's Wife?

His wife is Ardelle Unger (m. 1934-1951) Alice Elgie Wall (m. 1951)

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Wife Ardelle Unger (m. 1934-1951) Alice Elgie Wall (m. 1951)
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Children 3

Jerry Lester Net Worth

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Cavalcade of Stars (1949)$750 /week

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1910

Jerry Lester (born Lester J. Goldberg; February 16, 1910 – March 23, 1995) was an American comedian, singer and performer on radio, television and the stage, known for playing the father of the main characters, Mike Firpo, in the comedy Odds and Evens and who hosted the first network late night television program as host of Broadway Open House on NBC, a vaudeville-esque combination of comedy and music, whose success demonstrated the potential for late-night television and led to the creation of the Tonight Show.

Lester was born in Chicago in 1910.

His father was a music critic.

As a youth, Lester competed in dance contests and performed in various venues.

1940

Following his graduation from Northwestern University, he performed nationally in music halls and nightclubs, going on to appear in vaudeville, several Broadway musicals including Beat the Band and Jackpot, and Hollywood films in the 1940s, as well as being a performer on radio.

1943

A CBS radio program starring Lester debuted on July 25, 1943.

1950

In 1950, he became host of Cavalcade of Stars on the DuMont Television Network, replacing Jack Carter.

After viewers phoned in their appreciation for Lester's guest appearance on an early television talk show, NBC president Pat Weaver invited Lester to be one of the hosts of Broadway Open House, a planned late-night show whose host, Don Hornsby, died two weeks before the show was scheduled to premiere.

Lester quit Cavalcade of Stars and Jackie Gleason was hired as his replacement; the show was soon renamed The Jackie Gleason Show.

Broadway Open House went on the air in May 1950 with Lester hosting three nights a week and Morey Amsterdam hosting two nights, but Lester soon became the show's sole emcee.

The program introduced and made stars of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson, all of whom would go on to host the Tonight Show.

Later in the 1950s, Lester appeared as a regular on the game show Pantomime Quiz, and variety shows such as Saturday Night Dance Party and Cavalcade of Stars.

1951

It also made a star of cast member Dagmar, who became such a sensation that she overshadowed Lester, leading him to walk off the show in May 1951.

1959

In 1959, he moved to Los Angeles and became host of a local late-night comedy and musical variety show on KTTV.

1960

Lester returned to prominence in theatre in the 1960s, appearing in the lead role of slave Pseudolus in the road production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, subsequently replacing Zero Mostel on Broadway, and playing Seabee in the 1969 production of South Pacific.

1975

Afflicted with Alzheimer's disease in 1975, he retired from show business.

1995

He died in Miami, Florida, in 1995.

His brother was actor and comedian Buddy Lester.

He had three children.