Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988

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American radio, stage, and concert performer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Melody Farm," [n.d.], to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676305

Lanny Ross (1906-1988) was a singer and actor, who graduated from Yale (1928), Juilliard (1933), and Columbia Law (1931). He was best known as the tenor star on radio's Maxwell House Showboat Hour. Lanny performed on the NBC show "Mardi Gras with Walter O'Keefe" for Packard Motors in 1938. Later he performed on numerous series for CBS and in 1949/1950 on Mutual Network. His "Lanny Ross"Show ran from 1954-1961 on WCBS Radio. Movies in which he appeared included "Melody In Spring," "College Rhythm," "Paris On Broadway," among others. Lanny Ross is best known for his theme song "Moonlight and Roses."

From the description of Lanny Ross papers, 1921-1974. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 177272855

Lanny Ross was a composer and singer of popular songs, known in particular for his performances on radio. He was born in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 19, 1906. His career on radio began in 1928 and continued for more than thirty years.

From the guide to the Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942, (The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.)

Lanny Ross was a composer and singer of popular songs, known in particular for his performances on radio.

He was born in Seattle, Washington, on Jan. 19, 1906. His career on radio began in 1928 and continued for more than thirty years.

From the description of Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 123475895

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creatorOf Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988. Autograph letter signed : "Melody Farm," [n.d.], to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, [n.d.]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Leo Reisman collection of sound recordings [sound recording], 1932-1948 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
creatorOf Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988. Lanny Ross papers, 1921-1974. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988,. Lanny Ross recording, 1968 Sept. 27. Montana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Reisman, Leo, 1897-1961. Leo Reisman collection of sound recordings [sound recording], 1932-1948. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988. Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Leo Reisman collection of sound recordings [sound recording], 1932-1948 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
creatorOf Lanny Ross collection of recorded radio broadcasts [sound recording], 1934-1942 The New York Public Library. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
creatorOf Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988,. Lanny Ross recording, 1968 Sept. 27. Montana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988,. Lanny Ross recording, 1968 Sept. 27. Montana Historical Society Library
creatorOf McMullen, Gretchen. [Culinary ephemera : radio and television]. Box 350. William L. Clements Library
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associatedWith Flagler, Harry Harkness, person
associatedWith General Montana History Collection (Montana Historical Society) corporateBody
associatedWith Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library) corporateBody
associatedWith Moorehead. person
associatedWith Peters, Julius, person
associatedWith Reisman, Leo, 1897-1961. person
associatedWith Ross, Lanny, 1906-1988, person
associatedWith Ross, Larry, 1906- person
associatedWith Thayer, John Eldon, 1899-1980 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Montana
Montana
West (U.S.)
United States
Montana--Great Falls
Montana--Great Falls
West (U.S.)
Subject
Singers
Cowboys
Lyricists
Male actors
Male singers
Popular music
Popular music
Radio actors and actresses
Radio music
Radio programs
Radio programs
Radio programs, Musical
Tenors (Singers)
Occupation
Performer
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Birth 1906-01-19

Death 1988-04-25

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