RIP Kaye Ballard

[Doug Elliott]

from ABC News:
"Ballard's first real break came when she was singing in a Detroit nightclub, The Bowery. Comedy bandleader Spike Jones dropped in one night and quickly drafted the exuberant young singer into his musical contingent. For two years she toured with Jones' troupe, singing, playing the flute and tuba and engaging in the band's antics. She also sang with the bands of Vaughn Monroe and Stan Kenton."

[roweenie]

Wow - I remember her from the comedy TV show she was on with Eve Arden, The Mothers-in-Law...it was a very funny program. I'm glad she was able to enjoy a long and interesting life.

However, I didn't know she played the tuba also - that would be an interesting picture!

[Worth]

Wow - I remember her from the comedy TV show she was on with Eve Arden, The Mothers-in-Law

I knew that I recognized her name from somewhere! I'll have to go back and educate myself on her musical side. I know it's trollish, but BBb or CC? As a flute player and singer, I would imagine C but then again there are no rules about all that

[Birdo]

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“One Note Samba” from The Muppet Show

It’s all obviously dubbed, but there’s a flute and a tuba in there.

[Three Valves]

Was she Martha Raye’s younger sister??