Garry Moore

Garry Moore (born Thomas Garrison Morfit; January 31, 1915 – November 28, 1993) was an American entertainer, comedic personality, game show host, and humorist best known for his work in television. He began a long career with the CBS network starting in radio in 1937. Beginning in 1949 and through the mid-1970s, Moore was a television host on several variety and game shows.

After dropping out of high school, Moore found success first as a radio host and later moved to the medium of television. He hosted several daytime and prime time programs titled The Garry Moore Show, and the game shows I've Got a Secret and To Tell the Truth. He was instrumental in furthering the career of comedic actress Carol Burnett. He became known early in his career for his bow ties and his crew cut fashion.

After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 1976, Moore retired from the broadcasting industry, making only a few rare television appearances. He spent the last years of his life in Hilton Head, South Carolina and at his summer home in Northeast Harbor in Maine. He died on November 28, 1993, at the age of 78.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 31, 1915 (Baltimore), Died November 28, 1993 (Hilton Head Island)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1944

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 71779 10-in. 2/17/1944 Elsie, the glow worm Garry Moore speaker  
Decca 71780 10-in. 2/17/1944 Hugh, the blue gnu Garry Moore speaker  
Decca 71781 10-in. 2/17/1944 Rondelay for a rabbit Garry Moore speaker  
Decca 71782 10-in. 2/17/1944 Ode to a cow Garry Moore speaker  
Decca 71783 10-in. 2/17/1944 Song satire Garry Moore speaker  
Decca 71784 10-in. 2/17/1944 Little Red Riding Hood Garry Moore speaker  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Moore, Garry," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332373.

Moore, Garry. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332373.

"Moore, Garry." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332373

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