ABOUT SMILIN' JACK SMITH
Under the name Smilin' Jack Smith, he was best known as a singer and radio and television host. He got his name for the way he sang, which his fans said sounded like he was smiling the whole time.
He joined a singing trio, The Three Ambassadors, at the age of 15 until he struck off for a solo act.
He hosted the NBC game show, 'Place the Face,' before Jack Bailey and Bill Cullen took over hosting duties. While working for the government during World War II, he appeared on radio shows with such comedians as Cliff Arquette .
He was married for 67 years to his wife, Victoria.
He had Dinah Shore as a guest on his radio show.
