Bing Crosby Bing Crosby Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. (; May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1931 to 1954. His early career coincided with recording innovations such as the microphone. This allowed him to develop an intimate singing style that influenced many male singers who followed him, including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, and Dean Martin. "Yank" magazine said that he was the person who had done the most for American soldiers' morale during World War
This Is Bing Crosby Is Bing Crosby”, a 15-minute transcribed daytime show, dedicated to the proposition that every man, woman and child ought to drink more Minute Maid Orange Juice. Anyhow, Mr. Crosby has been devoting much of the quarter-hour to a recital of his adventures in Europe with wit, charm and a surprising perceptiveness. If you can’t fit Europe into your schedule this summer, the Crosby travel diary is about the best vicarious trip around.” The last show was broadcast on October 27, 1950. The Minute Maid Corporation was the first new stock to be floated on the New York Stock Exchange in