Jaye P. Morgan, a jack-of-all-trades entertainer who was a pop and TV star, dies at 94
Summary
Jaye P. Morgan, a popular singer and entertainer from the 1950s who later became a known TV personality, died at the age of 94 in Washington state. She had several hit songs in the 1950s and appeared on many TV shows, including the game show "The Gong Show," where she gained attention for her lively personality.Key Facts
- Jaye P. Morgan had five hit songs in 1955, including “That’s All I Want From You.”
- She collaborated with famous singers like Perry Como and Eddy Arnold.
- Morgan was a frequent guest on TV talk shows such as “The Tonight Show” and appeared on shows like “Love Boat.”
- She was a celebrity judge on the game show “The Gong Show” starting in 1976, where contestants performed amateur acts.
- On one episode, she shocked viewers by opening her shirt, which contributed to the show’s end on NBC in 1978.
- Her acting credits include movies like “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” directed by George Clooney.
- Born Mary Margaret Morgan in Colorado, she started performing in a family vaudeville act as a child.
- She received a recording contract with RCA Records after early success with smaller labels and sang with Frank De Vol’s orchestra.
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