Had a hit recording with "The Men in My Little Girl's Life" in February
1966, reaching #6 on the U.S. charts.
Father of 3 daughters, including twins.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961) originally began in Cleveland in 1961 before filming was moved
to Philadelphia in 1965. It became the first syndicated TV show to win
an Emmy Award.
Underwent surgery for prostate cancer in 1990.
Release of his book, "I'll Be Right Back: Memories of TV's Greatest Talk Show". (1999)
Began his career as a singer while in his teens and moved to California
in the late 1940s where he joined Kay Kyser's band. He was one of the
singers on the musical quiz show College of Musical Knowledge (1949).
Release of his book, "Mike Douglas: My Story". (1978)
When Elvis Presley shot the TV in his room at the Las Vegas Hilton, he was
watching The Mike Douglas Show (1961). Elvis later apologized to Douglas about the incident
by saying he wasn't aiming for Douglas; he could not stand co-host
Robert Goulet.
His hit syndicated talk show was taped in the Philiadelphia area for
many years.
Performed as vocalist with the Kay Kyser Orchestra, recording hits such
as "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (1946).