Michael Delaney Dowd Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Mike Douglas was born on August 11, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Michael Delaney Dowd. He was married to Genevieve Purnell. He died on August 11, 2006 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA.
"In the old days, I was often confused with Merv Griffin. We were the same height, the same weight and we were both Irish tenors".
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Fact
1
Release of his book, "I'll Be Right Back: Memories of TV's Greatest Talk Show". [1999]
2
Release of his book, "Mike Douglas: My Story". [1978]
3
Underwent surgery for prostate cancer in 1990.
4
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.
5
Once hosted a radio program called "Hi, Ladies."
6
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).
7
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.
8
Father of 3 daughters, including twins.
9
Performed as vocalist with the Kay Kyser Orchestra, recording hits such as "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (1946).
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His hit syndicated talk show was taped in the Philiadelphia area for many years.
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Had a hit recording with "The Men in My Little Girl's Life" in February 1966, reaching #6 on the U.S. charts.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Birds of Prey
1985
Reilly
The Love Boat
1983
TV Series
Marv Mason
The Greatest American Hero
1981
TV Series
Mike Douglas
Man from Atlantis
1977
TV Series
Newscaster
Gator
1976
The Governor
The Last Valley
1971
Stoffel (uncredited)
Club 60
1957
TV Series
Cinderella
1950
Prince Charming (singing voice, uncredited)
G.I. Journal
1944
Short
Kay Kyser Singer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bugsy
1991
performer: "OLE BUTTERMILK SKY" 1946
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
performer: "Little Things Mean A Lot"
The Mike Douglas Show
1965-1975
TV Series performer - 4 episodes
The Ed Sullivan Show
1968
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Cinderella
1950
performer: "So This Is Love" 1949 - uncredited
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills
2007
Documentary special thanks
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
1990
TV Movie documentary acknowledgment
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Uncle Bob
2010
Documentary
Himself
Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills
2007
Documentary
Himself
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
2007
Video documentary
Himself
A Perfect Fit the Voices of Cinderella
2005
Documentary short
Himself
Musically Ever After
2005
Documentary short
Himself
Larry King Live
2001
TV Series
Himself
Biography
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996-1999
TV Series
Himself
50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary
1997
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Mike Douglas Presents
1984
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1983
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Knots Landing
1982
TV Series
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1961-1981
TV Series
Himself - Host / Himsel - Host / Himself - Actor / ...
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
Himself
The Mary Tyler Moore Hour
1979
TV Series
Himself
Donahue
1978
TV Series
Himself
Ringo
1978
TV Movie
Himself
The 5th Annual American Music Awards
1978
TV Special
Himself
Nasty Habits
1977
Himself
The Stars and Stripes Show
1976
TV Movie
Himself
Sammy and Company
1975
TV Series
Himself
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event
1974
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Audience Member
The Hollywood Squares
1974
TV Series
Himself
Dinah Shore: In Search of the Ideal Man
1973
TV Special
Himself
The 24th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1972
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The Pearl Bailey Show
1971
TV Series
Himself
Dinah's Place
1971
TV Series
Himself
The Carol Burnett Show
1968-1971
TV Series
Himself
The Andy Williams Show
1970
TV Series
Himself
Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters
1969
TV Series
Himself
The Mike Douglas Christmas Special
1969
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The David Frost Show
1969
TV Series
Himself
The Jackie Gleason Show
1968-1969
TV Series
Himself
The Kraft Music Hall
1967-1969
TV Series
Himself - Host / Himself
The Don Rickles Show
1969
TV Series
Himself
80th Tournament of Roses Parade
1969
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The Hollywood Palace
1968
TV Series
Himself - Host
Mike and Liberace
1968
TV Movie
Himself - Host
The Ed Sullivan Show
1966-1968
TV Series
Himself
78th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade
1967
TV Movie
Himself - CBS Host
Juke Box Jury
1966
TV Series
Himself - Panellist
The Eamonn Andrews Show
1966
TV Series
Himself
What's My Line?
1965
TV Series
Himself - Guest Panelist
Luncheon Party with Ernie Simon
1953
TV Series
Himself - Vocalist
Showcase
1953
TV Series
Himself - Host
The Music Show
1953
TV Series
Himself
College of Musical Knowledge
1949-1950
TV Series
Himself - Singer / Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
Documentary
Himself
Hey Moe, Hey Dad!
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
2014
Documentary
Himself
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
Documentary
Himself
The Real Rocky
2011
TV Movie
Himself
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2011
Documentary
Himself
Family Band: The Cowsills Story
2011
Documentary
Himself
The Rise and Fall of Tiger Woods
2009
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Unsung
2009
TV Series documentary
Himself
Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
2008
Documentary
Himself
Mike Douglas: Moments & Memories
2008
Video
Himself - Host
The Night James Brown Saved Boston
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Crazy Love
2007/I
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
Biography
1996-2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
Tiger: The Authorised DVD Collection
2004
Video documentary
Himself
Twenty to Life: The Life & Times of John Sinclair
2004
Video documentary
Himself (uncredited)
The Kid Stays in the Picture
2002
Documentary
Himself (uncredited)
ESPN SportsCentury
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
2000
TV Movie documentary
Himself (uncredited)
Nova
1993
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Hollywood Palace
1970
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1967
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Program and Individual Achievements in Daytime Programming - Individuals
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
1960
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Television
On 8 February 1960. At 7001 Hollywood Blvd.
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1982
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Variety Series
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
1977
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
1976
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
1975
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
1974
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Best Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service, or Variety Series