Stan Boreson
A family dancing to one of Boreson's Christmas songs
Stan Boreson (May 5, 1925[1]– January 27, 2017), the "King of Scandinavian Humor," was an American comedian and singer from Everett, Washington. He attended Everett High School and then for two years Everett Junior College (now Everett Community College). He then transferred to the University of Washington, where he majored in accounting and personnel management.[2]
Boreson was an early local TV star in the Seattle area, with a career that included 12 years as the host of "King's Klubhouse" on KING-TV.[3]
In 2005, King Harald V of Norway honored him with the St. Olav's Medal.[2]
Stan Boreson died aged 91 in Seattle, Washington, on January 27, 2017. [4]
References
- ↑ Stan Boreson at HistoryLink.org
- 1 2 Manry, Kaitlin (2010-09-16). "Stan Boreson can't stop singing". HeraldNet. The Daily Herald Co., Everett, WA. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
- ↑ Stripling, Sherry (2001-07-15). "Yust the two of us: Stan and Barbara Boreson have kept each other laughing for nearly 50 years". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
- ↑ Stan Boreson, ‘King of Scandinavian Humor’ and kids TV show host, dies
External links
- Videos
- Stan Boreson performing Scandinavian Hot Shot on the Lawrence Welk Show (1957) on YouTube
- Stan Boreson performing Walking In My Winter Underwear on the Lawrence Welk Show (1957) on YouTube
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