Helen O'Connell

ActressSoundtrack
Born
May 23, 1920
Died
September 9, 1993
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations

Big-band vocalist of the 1940's who, duetting with singer Bob Eberly for the bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, was responsible for such million-selling recordings as "Green Eyes" and "Tangerine" as well as hit solo performances for Dorsey like "Six Lessons from Madame LaZonga." This vivacious blonde appeared…

Biography

Big-band vocalist of the 1940's who, duetting with singer Bob Eberly for the bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, was responsible for such million-selling recordings as "Green Eyes" and "Tangerine" as well as hit solo performances for Dorsey like "Six Lessons from Madame LaZonga." This vivacious blonde appeared with Dorsey and his orchestra in a few early-40's films and later became a TV personality.

Actress

The Red Skelton HourThe Red Skelton Hour(1951)as Mrs. Cavendish, Clara Appleby, Woman on Train
Saturday Spectacular: Manhattan Tower(1956)as Julie
Matinee TheatreMatinee Theatre(1955)
The Eddie Cantor Comedy TheaterThe Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater(1955)
The Fabulous DorseysThe Fabulous Dorseys(1947)as Helen O'Connell

Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962)as Self, Self - Guest
Good Morning AmericaGood Morning America(1975)as Self
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin Show(1962)as Self, Self - Guest - Musical Guest
Juke Box Saturday Night(1983)as Self
Super Bowl XVSuper Bowl XV(1981)as Self - National Anthem Performer

Archive Footage

My Music: Big Band VocalistsMy Music: Big Band Vocalists(2012)as Self
My Music: The Big Band YearsMy Music: The Big Band Years(2009)as Self
Big Band Treasures(2008)as Self - Singer

Known for

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Florence Henderson, Frank Blair, Tom Brokaw, John Chancellor, Hugh Downs, Joe Garagiola, Dave Garroway, Bryant Gumbel, Jim Hartz, Jack Lescoulie, Edwin Newman, Helen O'Connell, Betsy Palmer, Estelle Parsons, Jane Pauley, Gene Shalit, Barbara Walters, and Pat Weaver in Today (1952)"Musical Chairs" Stan Freberg, Helen O'Connell, and Bobby Troup CBS, April 17, 1953"The Price Is Right!" Bob Barker, Helen O'Connell C. 1974

Credit Score: Helen O'Connell

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Mrs. Cavendish
Sun Sep 30 1962 – Tue Jan 07 1958
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1The Red Skelton Hour40.0019518.12151529
2Matinee Theatre5.0019556.811152
3The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater3.7519557.20053
4I Dood It2.5019436.200751
5The Fleet's In2.5019426.500450
6The Fabulous Dorseys2.3819475.600735