George DeWitt , 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 . 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 . DeWitt would later serve his country as a pilot with the US Army Air Corps. Eventually, he entertained in USO tours during WWII.
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| Birthdate: | December 30, 1922 |
| Date of death: | July 14, 1979 |
| Also known as: | George Florentine |