"The Mike Douglas Show" (1961) originally began in Cleveland in 1961 before filming was moved to Philadelphia in 1965. It became the first syndicated TV show to win an Emmy Award.
Began his career as a singer while in his teens and moved to California in the late 1940s where he joined Kay Kyser's band. He was one of the singers on the musical quiz show "College of Musical Knowledge" (1949).
Father of 3 daughters, including twins.
Had a hit recording with "The Men in My Little Girl's Life" in February 1966, reaching #6 on the U.S. charts.
His hit syndicated talk show was taped in the Philiadelphia area for many years.
Once hosted a radio program called "Hi, Ladies."
Performed as vocalist with the Kay Kyser Orchestra, recording hits such as "Ole Buttermilk Sky" (1946).
Underwent surgery for prostate cancer in 1990.
When Elvis Presley shot the TV in his room at the Las Vegas Hilton, he was watching "The Mike Douglas Show" (1961). Elvis later apologized to Douglas about the incident by saying he wasn't aiming for Douglas; he could not stand co-host Robert Goulet.