Portrait of Arthur Godfrey

Arthur Godfrey

Bio: Arthur Morton Godfrey (August 31, 1903 – March 16, 1983) was an American radio and television broadcaster and entertainer who was sometimes introduced by his nickname, "The Old Redhead". No television personality of the 1950s enjoyed more clout or fame than Godfrey until an on-camera incident undermined his folksy image and triggered a gradual decline; the then-ubiquitous Godfrey helmed two CBS-TV weekly series and a daily 90-minute television mid-morning show through most of the decade but by the early 1960s found himself reduced to hosting an occasional TV special
Born: Mon, Aug 31 1903
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 16 1983
Arthur Godfrey is 79 years old
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Poster of The World of Amateur Radio
The World of Amateur Radio
Arthur Godfrey would have been no older than
79 in The World of Amateur Radio
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Arthur Godfrey would have been no older than
79 in Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Arthur Godfrey was
75 in Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
as 'Uncle Wally'.
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Angels' Brigade
Angels' Brigade
Arthur Godfrey was
75 in Angels' Brigade
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of The Great Bank Hoax
The Great Bank Hoax
Arthur Godfrey was
75 in The Great Bank Hoax
as 'Maj. Bryer (Ret.)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of MacArthur
MacArthur
Arthur Godfrey was
73 in MacArthur
as 'Self (archive sound) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of Citizens Band
Citizens Band
Arthur Godfrey was
73 in Citizens Band
as 'Himself (voice)'.
Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of Rickles
Rickles
Arthur Godfrey was
72 in Rickles
Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Arthur Godfrey was
64 in Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
as 'The Bishop: The 'In' Group'.
Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Arthur Godfrey was
64 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Catalina Island
Catalina Island
Arthur Godfrey was
62 in Catalina Island
as 'Self/Narrator'.
Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of The Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat
Arthur Godfrey was
62 in The Glass Bottom Boat
as 'Axel Nordstrom'.
Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of The Ham's Wide World
The Ham's Wide World
Arthur Godfrey was
62 in The Ham's Wide World
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of 4 for Texas
4 for Texas
Arthur Godfrey was
60 in 4 for Texas
as 'Mr. Godfrey (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 21 1963
Poster of Fifty Years Before Your Eyes
Fifty Years Before Your Eyes
Arthur Godfrey was
46 in Fifty Years Before Your Eyes
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jun 27 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Arthur Godfrey was
75+ in Flying High
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Arthur Godfrey was
74+ in The Love Boat
as 'Ned Dunkmuller'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Arthur Godfrey was
72+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Arthur Godfrey was
72+ in Ellery Queen
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Your All American College Show
Your All American College Show
Arthur Godfrey was
64+ in Your All American College Show
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 22 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Arthur Godfrey was
64+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Arthur Godfrey was
64+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Arthur Godfrey was
60+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Arthur Godfrey was
60+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as 'Sheriff Tinsley'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Arthur Godfrey was
59+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Arthur Godfrey was
59+ in The Lucy Show
as 'Arthur Godfrey'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Arthur Godfrey was
59+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
as 'Cameo, Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Arthur Godfrey was
58+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Candid Camera
Candid Camera
Arthur Godfrey was
57+ in Candid Camera
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Arthur Godfrey was
46+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Arthur Godfrey was
45+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
Arthur Godfrey was
45+ in Arthur Godfrey and His Friends
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Arthur Godfrey was
44+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948