Horace Heidt

Recorded March 18th, 1984 - 43 min

Musician and leader of Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights, whose talent as a master of ceremonies brought him much radio fame and high radio ratings as host of  Pot o’ Gold, Treasure Chest and the Original Youth Opportunity ProgramHe was born May 21, 1901 and was 82 when we met him in his office in Sherman Oaks, California.  He died December 1, 1986 at age 85.

  
  
Original Youth Opportunity Program - 1949 - First contestant is Lillian Harris

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