Jack Lescoulie
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Jack Lescoulie (b. November 17, 1912 in Sacramento, California - d. July 22, 1987 in Memphis, Tennessee) was a movie and television actor. He worked in Los Angeles in the 1930s on a show called the "Grouch Club," written by future TV legend Nat Hiken, creator of Sgt. Bilko and Car 54, Where Are You. He later worked as an announcer on Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Stars, and in 1961-62 he hosted the NBC educational children's series 1, 2, 3 Go!.
His most notable function was that of announcer for NBC's Today show from 1952 to 1967. Lescoulie was a versatile cast member, as his duties included announcing the show at the top and bottom of every hour, conducting interviews, reporting on sports, chatting with the crowd outside the studio and acting as a foil for Dave Garroway's pranks. Lescoulie left the show in 1967, and the role he originated was filled by Joe Garagiola, Willard Scott and Al Roker.
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