Happy Jack Turner

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Happy Jack Turner

Postby biggthirsty » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:28 am

Has anyone heard of Happy or Hobo Jack Turner? They called him 'The Singing Pianist' or 'Black Keys Turner'

swpeters
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happy jack turner

Postby swpeters » Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:49 am

Yes, I remember him from a 15 minute daily radio show on a Denver station. (late 40's ?) KOA? KVOD?

For some reason his theme song popped into my head this morning so I did a search for him.

Wade Misko
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Re: Happy Jack Turner

Postby Wade Misko » Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:15 pm

How can I get a recording of Happy Jack Turner singing "Good Morning. Good Morning" He was a regulat member of the family breakfast routine. I think he was on KOA AM in Denver.
Wade Misko

jmn1661
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Re: Happy Jack Turner

Postby jmn1661 » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:48 pm

I wish I could find any recording of Happy Jack Turner's, he was my grandfather. I have songs but am looking for a recording of his radio program. /either in Chicago or in Denver on KOA radio.

Harlow Wilcox
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Re: Happy Jack Turner

Postby Harlow Wilcox » Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:19 pm

Do you know the title of his radio show? That might help In finding It.
Thank You! :)

jmn1661
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Re: Happy Jack Turner

Postby jmn1661 » Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:10 am

Hi there! Thanks Harlow for your reply on Happy Jack Turner. I am still looking for the name of his morning show in Denver, but I do know that when he was working in Chicago, he was involved with Fibber McGee and Molly in some way. As soon as I find the name of his show, I will post again. In the meantime if anybody knows, please chime in!

Harlow Wilcox
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Re: Happy Jack Turner

Postby Harlow Wilcox » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:20 pm

That sounds good. I'll watch for it.


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