 Photo of vocalist and actress Dorothy Shay. She called herself "the Park Avenue Hillbilly". Image by CBS Radio/Columbia Broadcasting System, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Dorothy ShayDorothy Shay Dorothy Shay Musical artist (1921-1978) Dorothy Shay (April 11, 1921 – October 22, 1978) was an American popular comedic recording artist in the late 1940s and early 1950s, who later became a character actress. She was known as the "Park Avenue Hillbillie". This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2010) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Dorothy Shay Dorothy Shay on Cresta Blanca Carnival circa 1940s Background information Birth name Dorothy Sims Born (1921-04-21)April 21, 1921 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Died October 22, 1978(1978-10-22) (aged 57) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Genres Pop, novelty Occupation(s) Singer Actress Instrument Vocals Years active 1945–1978 Labels Columbia, Capitol, Imperial Close Early life Shay was born Dorothy Sims in Jacksonville, Florida. When… (Source: Wikipedia)
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