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Peggy King, Emmy Nominee and TV Icon, Dead at 96
25 Oct
Summary
- Peggy King, a 1950s star, died Sunday at age 96.
- She was nominated for an Emmy and performed at the Oscars.
- King had a successful recording career and appeared on numerous shows.
Peggy King, a prominent figure in 1950s television and music, died on Sunday at the age of 96. Her passing occurred after a battle with Alzheimer's disease at a facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
King gained widespread recognition as a regular on 'The George Gobel Show' from 1954 to 1957, earning the enduring nickname 'Pretty Perky Peggy King.' Her talent was acknowledged with an Emmy nomination for best female singer in 1955, and she graced the Academy Awards stage that same year to perform. She also co-hosted the Emmy Awards in 1958.
Her extensive career included appearances on iconic programs such as 'American Bandstand,' 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,' and 'The Kraft Music Hall.' In addition to her television work, King signed with MGM, appearing in films like 'The Bad and the Beautiful,' and with Columbia Records, where she released best-selling albums and hit singles.
King was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She continued to perform in the Philadelphia, New York, and Los Angeles areas as late as 2014. Her final recording was released in 2016. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law.
