The Johnny Otis Show on KTLA-TV 5 - Los Angeles, CA - 1959
Johnny Otis (1921-2012) was one of the key figures in the development of rhythm & blues and rock'n'roll music. He excelled as a singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, talent scout, disc jockey, producer, author, minister and assemblyman. He hosted a half-hour television program on Los Angeles' KTLA Channel 5 sponsored by Metropolitan Ford. This 1959 videotape, although not ideal in video and audio quality, features Johnny Otis with special guests Lionel Hampton, The Three Tons of Joy featuring Marie Adams, Mel Williams, the Eligibles, Marti Barris and the Johnny Otis Orchestra. Transferred from a VHS tape that I received in 1990.
About Johnny Otis
American bandleader, musician, talent scout, author & label owner. Born December 28, 1921 Vallejo, California, USA. Died January 17, 2012 Alta Dena, California, USA. Father of guitarist [a5493] & drummer [a469449] ([a4176589]). Otis founded the Ultra Records label in 1956 along with Frank Gallo, Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. When they discovered another label by that name already existed they changed the name of the label to Dig Records. In 1960 Otis founded the Eldo records label. Otis was invo...
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