Shug Fisher

Shug Fisher (born George Clinton Fisher Jr.; September 26, 1907 – March 16, 1984) was an American character actor, singer, musician, and comedian. During his 50-year entertainment career, he performed in many Western films, often as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers in serials and in B movies starring Roy Rogers. Fisher also was cast in supporting roles on a variety of television series, although most frequently on Gunsmoke and The Beverly Hillbillies. His comic trademarks included his ability to stutter at will and his bemused facial expressions.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 26, 1907 (Tabler), Died March 16, 1984 (Woodland Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1950

Roles Represented in DAHR: string bass, composer, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 26-32 of 32 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 62407 10-in. 7/14/1937 There's a blue sky over yonder Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62408 10-in. 7/14/1937 Back to Old Smoky mountain Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62409 10-in. 7/14/1937 Nobody's sweetheart Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62410 10-in. 7/14/1937 Are you from Dixie? Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62411 10-in. 7/14/1937 Moonlight and roses Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62412 10-in. 7/14/1937 When you wore a tulip Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
Decca 62413 10-in. 7/14/1937 Five foot two, eyes of blue Hugh and Shug instrumentalist, string bass  
(Results 26-32 of 32 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Fisher, Shug," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107975.

Fisher, Shug. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107975.

"Fisher, Shug." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/107975

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