Jack Haskell

John Thomas Haskell (April 30, 1919 – September 26, 1998) was an American singer and announcer in the era of old-time radio and later in television.

Early years Haskell was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He majored in music at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

Radio While he was in college, Haskell sang on two Chicago stations, WBBM and WGN. and did commercials on The Fitch Bandwagon. The Jim Backus Show The Peter Lind Hayes Show, Stop the Music, and Music from the Heart of America.

Later in his career, he was one of the hosts for Monitor.

Personal appearances After finishing college, Haskell sang with Les Brown and his orchestra. The Dave Garroway Show, The Jack Paar Show, Of All Things, Stop the Music, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Stage Haskell played Pat Gregory in the Broadway production of Mr. President. He was also active in summer stock theatre, including Gypsy in 1970.

Recording Recorded solo album, “Jack Swings for Jack (Paar) for the Strand label and the cover cast album of “Destry Rides Again” on RCA Camden, CAL 540. Haskell was the first vocalist signed by Thunderbird Record Company when it began in 1955. He was featured on the company's first recording, I Remember Mambo, backed with Who Can Say.

Personal life Haskell had a wife, Doris Lee Dahme Haskell, who he married while a US Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. They had a son Thomas. After Doris’ untimely death at age 57, he later married Helen.

Partial discography It Couldn't Be True - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 36977) In Love in Vain - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 36972) Years and Years Ago - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 37153) Beware My Heart - 1947, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Columbia 37235 ) When you Trim Your Christmas Tree - 1946, with Les Brown's Orchestra (Colombia 37174)