If you had been a TV producer in the 1950s, Peggy King was dream talent. She could sing, act and play off comedians—all while projecting a relaxed and sincere feel. She wasn't a singing stylist like Peggy Lee or Patti Page, but when it came to doing the industrial work of a weekly live television show—with scripts, rehearsals, impeccable timing, comedy …
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to JazzWax to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.