Jack Haskell

Jack Haskell
Publicity photo of Dave Garroway, singer-actress Connie Russell and Jack Haskell from the WMAQ radio show, Dial Dave Garroway (1951)
Born	circa 1920 Akron, Ohio
Died	September 26, 1998 Englewood, New Jersey
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Northwestern University
Occupation	Singer, announcer
Spouse(s)	Helen Haskell
Children	1 son, Thomas Haskell

Jack Haskell (circa 1920 - September 26, 1998) was an American singer and announcer in the era of old-time radio and later in television.

Haskell was born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He majored in music at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

While he was in college, Haskell sang on two Chicago stations, WBBM and WGN. and did commercials on the Fitch Bandwagon. Over the years, he was a regular on Varieties,The Jim Backus ShowThe Peter Lind Hayes Show,Stop the Music, and Music from the Heart of America.

Later in his career, he was one of the hosts for Monitor.

After finishing college, Haskell sang with Les Brown and his orchestra. Later in his career, he sang in supper clubs.

During World War II, Haskell was a flight instructor for the United States Navy.

Haskell moved from Chicago to New York City to be with Dave Garroway on the first iteration of Today. He was also on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show, The Bell Telephone Hour, The Garry Moore Show,Garroway at Large,The Dave Garroway Show, The Jack Paar Show, Of All Things, Stop the Music, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Haskell played Pat Gregory in the Broadway production of Mr. President. He was also active in , including Gypsy in 1970.