Peggy King, 1950s TV star and singer, dies at 96
Peggy King, a television actress and singer from the 1950s, died Sunday at an assisted living facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
Television career highlights
King appeared regularly on The George Gobel Show between 1954 and 1957. Host George Gobel gave her the nickname Pretty Perky Peggy King during that time. She co-hosted the Emmy Awards in 1958 and won an award for best female singer in 1955.
Film and music work
She signed with MGM in 1952 and sang in The Bad and the Beautiful. Later, Columbia Records executive Mitch Miller released two best-selling albums featuring her vocals. King also performed Count Your Blessings at the 1955 Academy Awards ceremony.
Other television appearances
Her credits included roles on Maverick and Dragnet alongside guest spots on The Tonight Show. She also appeared on American Bandstand, The Perry Como Show and The Jack Benny Program.
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