Jimmy Roberts

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	Jimmy Roberts, Singer (1954 - 1982) Jimmy Roberts, a vocalist, was born April 6, 1924 in Madisonville, KY. As a young man, while pursuing a singing career, he did a stint as a GI, and worked in a auto plant in Detroit. Moving to Southern California in the early 50s, he joined the show in 1954, a year before its debut on ABC, and his smooth presence with his delivery of songs such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," and "My Old Kentucky Home," made him an audience favorite. He also was paired with Norma Zimmer in numerous numbers over the shows' run. Sadly in 1999, Jimmy lost his battle with bone cancer, leaving behind a legacy of class, character and good songs by "Gentleman Jim."

	In this clip below, Jimmy Roberts sings "Across The Wide Missouri":

Jimmy Roberts, Singer (1954 - 1982)