Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Phil Harris

Born in Linton, Indiana, in 1904, Phil Harris became a nationally-known bandleader, singer, network radio and TV personality, and recording artist. He became a household name when he joined the Jack Benny radio show on NBC and CBS as bandleader and scripted character. Married to actress Alice Faye, they had their own radio show from 1946 to 1954 on NBC. As a recording artist, Harris had a number of novelty hits, including “That’s What I Like About the South.” He died in California in 1995. 

Indiana Broadcast Pioneers

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Title
Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Presentation
Collection
Howard Caldwell Collection
Stations
Date Aired
2005
Description

A short biography on the members of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Induction of 2005:

James Baskett;
Hoagy Carmichael;
Mary Jane Croft;
Elmer Davis;

(Read More)