George DeWitt

George DeWitt (December 30, 1922 – July 14, 1979), born George Florentine, was a nationally acclaimed singer and comedian. DeWitt was the star of the 1950s musical quiz television program, Name That Tune. The program featured contestants guessing the name of popular tunes from a limited amount of notes. DeWitt utilized his popularity on the TV to become a recording artist for RKO Records. DeWitt was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. DeWitt's given name was George Florentine. He was the second of four children (in order; Evelyn, George, Jackie, and Rudy Florentine). DeWitt's father, Joseph, was a police sergeant with the Atlantic City Police Department. As a boy during the Great Depression, DeWitt would sing on the street corners in Atlantic City for tips. Later, as a young man during high school, he would work as a singing waiter in clubs around Atlantic City. DeWitt always knew that show business was his calling. In fact, he had two great passions; entertainment and learning to be a pilot (he became accomplished at both). DeWitt would later serve his country as a pilot with the US Army Air Corps. Eventually, he entertained in USO tours during WWII. His nightclub and theater stints afterward led to becoming one of the first comedians to open for Frank Sinatra.