Curt Massey | |
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![]() Curt Massey, c. 1945 | |
Born | Curt Massey May 3, 1910 |
Died | October 21, 1991 | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Spouse | Edythe |
Children | 2 |
Curt Massey (May 3, 1910 – October 21, 1991) [1] was a musician in the old-time radio era.
Massey was born in Midland, Texas. [1] He came from a musical family, the best known of whom was probably Louise Massey, a country and western singer. Their father was Henry Massey. [2] As a youngster, he studied violin, trumpet, cornet, and piano. [3] He went on to study music at the Horner Conservatory of Music in Kansas City. [4]
Curt played violin for the family's musical group, Louise Massey and the Westerners. [1]
Massey had two self-titled music-variety programs. Curt Massey Time was on CBS beginning in 1943; [5] The Curt Massey Show was on ABC beginning in 1949. The latter co-starred Martha Tilton and was sometimes billed as The Curt Massey and Martha Tilton Show or as Alka-Seltzer Time. [6]
Other programs on which Massey was featured included Nash-Kelvinator's Musical Hits, [7] Sheaffer World Parade, [8] Romance in Rhythm, [9] Twilight Trail, [10] The Friday Night Show, [11] The Andrews Sisters Program, [6]: 33 Avalon Time, [6]: 43 KMBC Brush Creek Follies, [6]: 101 Holiday for Music, [6]: 312 Plantation Jubilee, [6]: 525 and Plantation Party. [12] On January 2, 1956, Massey debuted on KNX radio in Los Angeles with a 25-minute weeknight program. It lasted three months. [13]
In some cases, Massey arranged music for programs in addition to singing and playing instruments. [14]
In October 1956, Massey began a Monday-Thursday program on KRCA-TV in Los Angeles, California. The 6:15 p.m. (Pacific Time) program also featured Martha Tilton and Country Washburn and was broadcast in color at least during Summer 1959. [15] Massey also wrote and sang the theme song for the television series Petticoat Junction. [16]
In 1961, Massey received an Emmy Award "for his career in radio and television." [16]
Massey and his wife, Edythe, had two sons, Stephen and David. [4]
Massey died October 21, 1991, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 81. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1936 | The Hills of Old Wyomin' | Himself as a Westerners Band Member | Short film directed by Dave Fleischer. |
1937 | Twilight on the Trail | Himself as a Member of The Westerners Band |
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1938 | Love Goes West | Himself as a Member of The Westerners Band |
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Where the Buffalo Roam | Fiddle Player |
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1963 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Violinist | Episode: "The Garden Party" (S 2:Ep 11) |
1971 | Officer Massey | Episode: "Jethro Returns" (S 9:Ep 24) |
Year | Title | Notes |
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1966 | Petticoat Junction | Episode: "Kate Grounds Selma Plout" (S 4:Ep 7) |
Year | Title | Notes |
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1963–70 | Petticoat Junction | 199 episodes |
1964–71 | The Beverly Hillbillies | 222 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1936 | The Hills of Old Wyomin' | Member of The Westerners Band | |
1937 | Twilight on the Trail | Member of The Westerners Band | |
1944 | Swing in the Saddle | Writer |
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1948 | The Strawberry Roan | The Angel Song (When the Angels turn the lights on in Heaven) |
Curt Massey | |
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![]() Curt Massey, c. 1945 | |
Born | Curt Massey May 3, 1910 |
Died | October 21, 1991 | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Spouse | Edythe |
Children | 2 |
Curt Massey (May 3, 1910 – October 21, 1991) [1] was a musician in the old-time radio era.
Massey was born in Midland, Texas. [1] He came from a musical family, the best known of whom was probably Louise Massey, a country and western singer. Their father was Henry Massey. [2] As a youngster, he studied violin, trumpet, cornet, and piano. [3] He went on to study music at the Horner Conservatory of Music in Kansas City. [4]
Curt played violin for the family's musical group, Louise Massey and the Westerners. [1]
Massey had two self-titled music-variety programs. Curt Massey Time was on CBS beginning in 1943; [5] The Curt Massey Show was on ABC beginning in 1949. The latter co-starred Martha Tilton and was sometimes billed as The Curt Massey and Martha Tilton Show or as Alka-Seltzer Time. [6]
Other programs on which Massey was featured included Nash-Kelvinator's Musical Hits, [7] Sheaffer World Parade, [8] Romance in Rhythm, [9] Twilight Trail, [10] The Friday Night Show, [11] The Andrews Sisters Program, [6]: 33 Avalon Time, [6]: 43 KMBC Brush Creek Follies, [6]: 101 Holiday for Music, [6]: 312 Plantation Jubilee, [6]: 525 and Plantation Party. [12] On January 2, 1956, Massey debuted on KNX radio in Los Angeles with a 25-minute weeknight program. It lasted three months. [13]
In some cases, Massey arranged music for programs in addition to singing and playing instruments. [14]
In October 1956, Massey began a Monday-Thursday program on KRCA-TV in Los Angeles, California. The 6:15 p.m. (Pacific Time) program also featured Martha Tilton and Country Washburn and was broadcast in color at least during Summer 1959. [15] Massey also wrote and sang the theme song for the television series Petticoat Junction. [16]
In 1961, Massey received an Emmy Award "for his career in radio and television." [16]
Massey and his wife, Edythe, had two sons, Stephen and David. [4]
Massey died October 21, 1991, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 81. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1936 | The Hills of Old Wyomin' | Himself as a Westerners Band Member | Short film directed by Dave Fleischer. |
1937 | Twilight on the Trail | Himself as a Member of The Westerners Band |
|
1938 | Love Goes West | Himself as a Member of The Westerners Band |
|
Where the Buffalo Roam | Fiddle Player |
|
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1963 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Violinist | Episode: "The Garden Party" (S 2:Ep 11) |
1971 | Officer Massey | Episode: "Jethro Returns" (S 9:Ep 24) |
Year | Title | Notes |
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1966 | Petticoat Junction | Episode: "Kate Grounds Selma Plout" (S 4:Ep 7) |
Year | Title | Notes |
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1963–70 | Petticoat Junction | 199 episodes |
1964–71 | The Beverly Hillbillies | 222 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1936 | The Hills of Old Wyomin' | Member of The Westerners Band | |
1937 | Twilight on the Trail | Member of The Westerners Band | |
1944 | Swing in the Saddle | Writer |
|
1948 | The Strawberry Roan | The Angel Song (When the Angels turn the lights on in Heaven) |