Curt Massey
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Curt Massey, c. 1945
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| Born | Curt Massey May 3, 1910 Midland, Texas |
| Died | October 21, 1991, age 81 Rancho Mirage, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Singer, musician |
| Spouse(s) | Edythe |
| Children | Stephen and David |
| Parent(s) | Mr. and Mrs. Henry Massey |
Curt Massey (May 3, 1910 – October 21, 1991)[1] was a musician in the old-time radio era.
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Early years
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]
Radio
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]:{{{3}}} Avalon Time,[6]:{{{3}}} KMBC Brush Creek Follies,[6]:{{{3}}} Holiday for Music,[6]:{{{3}}} Plantation Jubilee,[6]:{{{3}}} and Plantation Party.[12]
In some cases, Massey arranged music for programs in addition to singing and playing instruments.[13]
Television
Massey wrote the theme song for Petticoat Junction.[14]
Recognition
In 1961, Massey received an Emmy Award "for his career in radio and television."[14]
Personal life
Massey and his wife, Edythe, had two sons, Stephen and David.[4]
Death
Massey died October 21, 1991, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 81.[3]
Filmography
Film
| 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 | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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| 1938 | Love Goes West | Himself as a Member of The Westerners Band | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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| Where the Buffalo Roam | Fiddle Player | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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Television
| 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) |
Screenplay credits
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1966 | Petticoat Junction | Episode: "Kate Grounds Selma Plout" (S 4:Ep 7) |
Television composer credits
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1963–70 | Petticoat Junction | 199 episodes |
| 1964–71 | The Beverly Hillbillies | 222 episodes |
Soundtrack credits
| 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 | <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/>
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| 1948 | The Strawberry Roan | The Angel Song (When the Angels turn the lights on in Heaven) |
Partial discography
- If I Had My Way (Columbia 1945)[16]
- You've Got Me Where You Want Me (Columbia 1945)[16]
- Sweetheart of My Dreams (Columbia 1945)[16]
- Candy (Columbia 1945)[16]
- Five Minutes More (Cadet 1946)[17]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 DeLong, Thomas A. (1996). Radio Stars: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary of 953 Performers, 1920 through 1960. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-2834-2. Pp. 185-186.
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- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1981), Radio's Golden Years: The Encyclopedia of Radio Programs 1930-1960. A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc. ISBN 0-498-02393-1. P. 67.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. Pp. 18, 173.
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