Character actor -- distinguished by a walrus-like mustache, pop-eyed expression, and complete zaniness. Colonna was a long-time sidekick of Bob Hope as a supporting player in his radio, television, and USO shows. Yehudi. This refers to classical violinist Yehudi Menunin, apparently, Colonna, not knowing who Yehudi was, asked the cast of the radio show, who didn’t know either. The search for the mythical Yehudi became a running gag and, eventually a popular song.
Jimmy Dodd, later of "Mickey Mouse Club" fame, sings the second chorus
nealbfinn 5 months ago
This is the first time I've seen Martha Tilton. She is so sweet. I love her voice.
jenju33 7 months ago
@angelsart my next door neighbor was Bill Seckler .. also in the group and writer of this so called song.
zbestwun2001 1 year ago
@funkstagazza Wasn't it, though? I just can't get enough, especially the vocal groups like Six Hits and a Miss...
jeremynv89523 1 year ago
COLONNA, JERRY(1905-1987)
Character actor -- distinguished by a walrus-like mustache, pop-eyed expression, and complete zaniness. Colonna was a long-time sidekick of Bob Hope as a supporting player in his radio, television, and USO shows. Yehudi. This refers to classical violinist Yehudi Menunin, apparently, Colonna, not knowing who Yehudi was, asked the cast of the radio show, who didn’t know either. The search for the mythical Yehudi became a running gag and, eventually a popular song.
Papamarkpapa 1 year ago
@hebneh ......Yes, I remember him, heard him play on 78 record
MatuArt 1 year ago
Who is Jewish?
jonviergeber 1 year ago 2
What a great combo of voices! timeless classic!
birthday14kid 2 years ago
the music in the forties was sheer bliss.
funkstagazza 2 years ago 2
Checkout Martha Tilton in the other clips as a blond, this lady was pure class!!!! A pleasure to hear and to gaze upon. xx
MikeHudson65 3 years ago 2