Jack Berch

Jack Berch (August 26, 1907 or 1911 – December 10, 1992) was an American baritone singer best known for his radio variety/talk programs from 1935 to 1954.

Early years Berch was born in Sigel, Illinois, where his father ran a general store. His primary and secondary education came in Effingham, Illinois.

Berch graduated from St. Viator College. He later worked as a door-to-door coffee salesman who sang as he approached the door of a house. When one potential customer in Youngstown, Ohio, turned out to be the wife of the manager of radio station WKBN, that led to an audition.

He also worked at WLW in Cincinnati, WTAM in Cleveland

Berch was the star of The Jack Berch Show, a variety/talk program that was broadcast on ABC, CBS, Mutual and NBC at various times from 1935 to 1954.

At times, he also wrote scripts and worked as an announcer and producer on other people's programs.

Personal life Berch was married to the former Margo Orwig. They had a son, Jon, and daughters Carol, Shirley, and Mollie.

Death Berch died on December 10, 1992, in Jamaica, New York. The Letter I Forgot to Mail/Kemo Kimo - 1949 with The Charlie Magnante Trio (Regent 144) Bibbi-Di Bobba-Di Boo/Cinderella - 1950 with The Mullen Sisters and The Charlie Magnante Trio (London 20012) Sunday School Songs (Parts I & II) - 1950 (Victor 470222) The Teddy Bear's Picnic/Me and My Teddy Bear - 1950 with the Henri René Orchestra (Victor 47–0225) The Little Lost Sheep - 1952 (Bibletone KL 221)