Ted Lewis (musician)

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Ted Lewis
Background information
Birth name	Theodore Leopold Friedman
Born	(1890-06-06)June 6, 1890 Circleville, Ohio, U.S.
Died	August 25, 1971(1971-08-25) (aged 81) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, bandleader, singer, entertainer
Instrument	Clarinet
Years active	1913–1971
Formerly of	Earl Fuller's Famous Jazz Band

Theodore Leopold Friedman (June 6, 1890 – August 25, 1971), known as Ted Lewis, was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II. He was known by the moniker "Mr. Entertainment" or Ted "Is Everybody Happy?" Lewis. He died of lung failure in August 1971.