Who sang the J-E-L-L-O introduction during the Jell-O years? Did they actually have a group that sat in the wings through the entire show waiting just to sing that few-second ditty twice in 30 minutes?
And, was Kenny and/or Dennis singing the tenor part of this ditty with the group during their time on the show? (I seem to hear a difference in the tenor voice in the jingle after Dennis replaces Kenny)
"J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
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"J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Flash Benny » Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:58 pm
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by helloagain » Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:20 pm
It sure sounds like Kenny Baker on the '30s shows.
"Hey, Jackson, does Fred Allen always talk through his nose?"
"Yes, Phil. He's the only comedian who tells 'em and smells 'em at the same time!"
"Yes, Phil. He's the only comedian who tells 'em and smells 'em at the same time!"
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Stallone » Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:40 pm
helloagain wrote:It sure sounds like Kenny Baker on the '30s shows.
This is what I have been believing as well.
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Moose Hatrack » Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:36 pm
I knew I had seen this deja vu before! It happened in the old board posts. The thread started with: The Jello Singers which was posted on October 06, 2002.
That's funny, Norman Krasna loved that joke.
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by helloagain » Mon Mar 14, 2011 4:41 pm
So, after all this time, does anyone have an answer? Is it Kenny Baker's voice?
"Hey, Jackson, does Fred Allen always talk through his nose?"
"Yes, Phil. He's the only comedian who tells 'em and smells 'em at the same time!"
"Yes, Phil. He's the only comedian who tells 'em and smells 'em at the same time!"
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Stallone » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:58 pm
helloagain wrote:So, after all this time, does anyone have an answer? Is it Kenny Baker's voice?
Yes, I was just looking at something last night that referenced Baker doing it. Probably on this site. Sorry, I can't remember exactly where.
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Flash Benny » Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:02 pm
In either the 1-21-40 show or the 1-28-40 show, Jack mentions that he would "kill" Dennis if he wasn't part of the quartet...
I wonder who the other 3 guys were.
I wonder who the other 3 guys were.
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by GrassReek » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:24 pm
I also wondered about who sang J-E-L-L-O. And I also at times hear the current tenor in the group. I wonder if it was actually the whole cast? Hmmm... it is a shame it was so long ago, or we could ask people who often went to watch the broadcasts...
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Re: "J-E-L-L-O" Introduction singers
by Sammy Jones » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:52 pm
I'd put money on Kenny being part of the group. To me, his voice is unmistakable, and is noticeably absent after he leaves the show.
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