Richard Hayes (singer)
| Richard Hayes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Richard Herbert Hayes |
| Born |
January 5, 1930 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2014 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Swing, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1948-1990 |
| Labels |
Mercury (1948-1954) ABC (1956-1957) Decca (1957-1959) Columbia (1960-1961) Contempo (1964) |
| Associated acts |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
|
| Years of service | 1953-1955 |
| Rank |
 Second lieutenant
|
| Commands held |
Fort Dix Governors Island |
| Battles/wars |
Korean War Cold War |
Richard Herbert Hayes (January 5, 1930–March 10, 2014) was an American actor and singer and, in his latter career, a game show host and disc jockey. Hayes was well-known during television's golden age as the unnamed boyfriend opposite his real-real-life wife Peggy Ann Garner to Barbara "Babs" Smith on the ABC sitcom Two Girls Named Smith for two seasons in 1951.
Hayes was best-known and remembered for his music. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 5, 1930, Hayes had much success as a recording artist while in his late teens. Between 1948 and 1953, Hayes had fourteen top 25 hits. That included four top-10 hits recorded and produced during his time at Mercury Records. His most successful record was his rendition of The Old Master Painter which was released in 1949. The song, produced by Mitch Miller, reached no. 2 on the National charts in December 1949 and remained on the charts for twelve weeks until March 1950.
In addition to Mercury, Hayes recorded and produced songs for ABC, Decca, Columbia and finally Contempo Records. After leaving Contempo in 1964, Hayes perused a further career in television making several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Robert Q. Lewis Show. Hayes also was a regular guest on Arthur Godfrey's television and radio series between 1958 and 1972.
Hayes was also noted for his military service and career during that time. He was drafted into the military, (Army specifically), in 1953. His rank was second lieutenant. Hayes was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey then Governors Island, New York. He served during the Korean War which ended in June 1953, a few months after Hayes' conscription, and the Cold War. The fact that he was in the army and his musical/acting background, Hayes earned a permanent spot as the emcee and co-host with Arlene Francis on the ABC competition series Soldier Parade in 1954. He was hired after the departure of Steve Allen. He remained on the show until its cancellation in June 1955. He also left the army that same year.
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