Skitch Henderson
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Lyle Russel "Skitch" Henderson was an American pianist, conductor, and composer. His nickname "Skitch" came from his ability to "re-sketch" a song in a different key. Bing Crosby suggested that he sho
Henderson in 1965
Henderson on The Tonight Show, New Year's Eve, 1962
Henderson in 2000
Doc Severinsen
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Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen is an American retired jazz trumpeter who led the NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
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…took over and led the orchestra from 1962–1966 during Carson's early years as host and was replaced by Milton Delugg, who was succeeded by trumpeter Doc Severinsen who led the NBC Orchestra until Carson's retirement in 1992. Henderson is credited for originating "Stump the Band", a recurring Tonight Show comedy…
Severinsen in a 1974 publicity photo for The Tonight Show
Severinsen in 2009
Severinsen with daughter Nancy, in 1974: Nancy was part of a vocal group called Today's Children, which often performed with him.