Bob Russell (television presenter)

Bob Russell (January 1, 1908 – January 24, 1998) was an American entertainer, best known for hosting the Miss America pageant during the years of 1940 to 1946, 1948 to 1950 and 1954. He also served as emcee for the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss Canada pageants.^[1]

^ Obituaries in the Performing Arts - Harris M. Lentz - 1998 Page 197 "BOB RUSSELL .. He was 90. Russell was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on January 1, 1908. He began his career on Broadway, singing in musical choruses. He served as the host of the Bob Russell Miss America pageant from 1940 until his replacement by ..."

[1] Obituaries in the Performing Arts - Harris M. Lentz - 1998 Page 197 "BOB RUSSELL .. He was 90. Russell was born in Passaic, New Jersey, on January 1, 1908. He began his career on Broadway, singing in musical choruses. He served as the host of the Bob Russell Miss America pageant from 1940 until his replacement by ..."

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