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Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world.
Como received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959, a Christopher Award (1956), and shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. He was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987. Posthumously, Como received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.
He has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music.
Most Popular Perry Como Trailers
Total trailers found: 23
22 February 2001
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 5
22 February 2001
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 5
31 March 2002
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time.
19 December 1977
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC.
31 December 1948
Encomium to Larry Hart (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): from their first meeting, through lean years and their breakthrough, to their successes on Broadway, London, and Hollywood.
02 September 1946
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies.
21 May 1990
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
17 December 1974
The first of Perry Como's Christmas specials includes appearances by Rich Little and figure skater Peggy Fleming as well as performances by the Carpenters and by Perry Como himself.
23 November 1973
Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC.
15 December 1984
In this Christmas special from England, Perry Como and guests perform holiday songs throughout the country.
12 December 1983
Perry Como takes the Big Apple for Christmas.
18 December 1982
Perry Como hosts this Christmas special, featuring music and songs Parisian-style.
13 December 1980
Perry Como celebrates Christmas in Israel with vists to Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
06 October 2012
Travel the world at Christmastime with the legendary Perry Como enjoying unforgettable performances of your favorite carols, songs and hymns.
14 March 1971
This was the first of two one-hour musical specials which were part of CBS' 1968 multi-million-dollar contract with Doris Day's production company, a contract that Day insists to this day was negotiated by her husband and manager Martin Melcher without her knowledge.
31 December 1945
Burlesque queen Doll Face Carroll is dismissed from an audition for a legitimate Broadway show because she lacks culture.
01 December 1994
Perry Como's last great concert special, filmed in Ireland and screened in 1994. Como appears before an audience of 4,500 in Ireland's celebrated Point Theater, with Irish President Mary Robinson and actress Maureen O'Hara in attendance.
01 November 1944
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability.
26 April 1977
Ann-Margret singing and dancing at the Grand Ole Opry House with Minnie Pearl, Bob Hope, Perry Como and Chef Atkins.
03 April 1982
Perry Como's musical Easter special featured special guests Charo, Ann Jillian and Pedrito Fernández.
16 November 2019
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
13 December 1978
Perry Como celebrates an early American Christmas in Williamsburg VA with John Wayne and Diana Canova.
10 March 1959
A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records, and vice president of both NBC and RCA.
