Perry Como was an American singer, radio and television performer whose career covered more than fifty years. He is probably best known for his television shows and specials over a period of almost thirty years.[1][2] Como came to television in 1948 when his radio show was selected by NBC for experimental television broadcasts.[3] His television programs were seen in more than a dozen countries, making Como a familiar presence outside of the United States and Canada.[4][5][6]
He received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959,[7] a Christopher Award (1956) and shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in the same year.[8][9] Como was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1990[10][11][12] and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1987.[13] Como has the distinction of having three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio, television, and music.[14]
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^O'Brian, Jack (1 July 1971). "Como Far From Retired But He Fishes A Lot". Sarasota Journal. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
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^"Como inducted into TV Hall of Fame tonight". Observer-Reporter. 24 January 1990. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
^"Hall of Fame Lists Inductees". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. 12 December 1989. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
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