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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] • American singer, actor, and TV personality (1912–2001) Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, from 1943 until 1987.[1] "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, reportedly sold over 100 million records worldwide[2][3][4] and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. He recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multimedia star Bing Crosby.[5] In the official RCA Records Billboard magazine memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all."[6] Como received five Emmys from 1955 to 1959,[7] and a • Leipzig Homicide Some of Como's memorable hit songs include "I'm Gonna Love That Gal", "Till the End of Time", "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)", "Surrender", "If (They Made Me a King)", "Some Enchanted Evening", "Catch a Falling Star", "Magic Moments", Papa Loves Mambo", "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes", "Ko-Ko-Mo (I Love You So)", "Round and Round", "It's Impossible", "Wanted", "Temptation", "And I Love You So", "Dig You Later (A Hubba Hubba Hubba)", I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", "Prisoner of Love", "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)", and "Because". Many of C
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