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- He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during World War II, serving as a band director. His radio career was highlighted by hosting The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour and The Rudy Vallee Show, and he notably advocated for Louis Armstrong to take over his radio show during his military service.
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During World War II, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard to help direct the 11th district Coast Guard band as a Chief Petty Officer. He was promoted to Lieutenant and led the 40 piece band to great success. In 1944, he was placed on the inactive list and returned to radio.
Apr 12, 2024 · In 1942 Vallee joined the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming its bandleader, and throughout World War II he entertained the troops in every branch of the services. Meanwhile, he continued his work in radio as host of The Sealtest Hour (1940–43; also known as Vallee Varieties ).
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Nov 14, 2000 · Discover Rudy Vallée & His Famous World War II U.S. Coast Guard by Rudy Vallée released in 2000. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Dec 28, 2012 · In 1942, shortly after the US entered World War II, Vallée enlisted in the US Coast Guard and directed the 40-piece 11th District Coast Guard Band at war-bond rallies until 1944, when he returned to radio.
He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during World War II, serving as a band director. His radio career was highlighted by hosting The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour and The Rudy Vallee Show, and he notably advocated for Louis Armstrong to take over his radio show during his military service.
When World War II began, Vallee joined the U.S. Coast Guard Service and led a forty-piece band on an extensive tour. He then returned to radio in 1944, broadcasting for two years with co-star Monty Woolley.
American vocalist Rudy Vallee (1901-1986) was among the most popular musical performers of the era between World Wars I and II. He is regarded as the first singer to cultivate the amplification-assisted vocal style known as crooning. Vallee was a pioneer in other respects as well.
