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Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American concert pianist, composer, conductor, author, radio game show panelist, television talk show host, comedian, and actor.
Aug 17, 2018 · A look back at Oscar Levant, the late bestselling author, radio and television host, quiz show panelist, actor and songwriter.
Aug 14, 2021 · Levant frankly discussed his mental breakdowns, his multiple institutionalizations in psychiatric hospitals, electroshock therapy and episodes of mania and depression.
Dec 24, 2006 · A century ago this week, pianist, actor, writer and wit Oscar Levant was born. We remember the man some have called America's first publicly dysfunctional celebrity.
A composer of vital and original music and an extraordinary individual in whatever interpretation one might use, Oscar Levant was one of the most intriguing entertainment enigmas of the 20th century.
A composer of vital and original music and an extraordinary individual in whatever interpretation one might use, Oscar Levant was one of the most intriguing entertainment enigmas of the 20th century.
Aug 15, 1972 · BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 14 (AP)—Oscar Levant, the pianist and radio and television wit who capitalized on his neu rotic personality but was later felled by it, died today appar! ently of...
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Levant, who was best known as a jazz pianist, was considered to have been the most accomplished interpreter of the vast songbook of U.S. composer George Gershwin, and was the first performer to record "Rhapsody in Blue" after Gershwin.
Apr 24, 2023 · Broadway's got a new bio-play, Good Night, Oscar, written by Doug Wright and starring Will and Grace star and Tony nominee Sean Hayes as Oscar Levant. It opens tonight, April 24, at the Belasco...
Mar 5, 2013 · One of the most colorful and controversial performers of his generation, Oscar Levant was an immensely gifted composer, pianist and raconteur whose life and career were hobbled by a ferocious ...
