Pete Kelly was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on June 3, 1956, the youngest of seven children of Halford "Hal" and Helen Kelly. He has lived in Fairbanks for most of his life, and graduated from Monroe Catholic High School in 1974. His oldest brother is Mike Kelly.
1994 Kelly was unopposed for the House District 31 August 23, 1994 Republican Primary, winning with 768 votes, challenging incumbent Democratic Representative Joe Sitton; Kelly won the three-way November 8, 1994 General election with 2,269 votes (49.9%) against Sitton and Fairbanks Republican candidate Walt Johnson, who had also run for the seat in 1992 as a Republican.
Pete Kelly's Blues was an American crime-musical radio drama which aired over NBC as an unsponsored summer replacement series on Wednesday nights at 8pm(et) from July 4 through September 19, 1951. The series starred Jack Webb as Pete Kelly and was created by writer Richard L. Breen, who had previously worked with Webb on Pat Novak for Hire; James Moser and Jo Eisinger wrote most of the other scripts. Set in Kansas City in the 1920s, the series was a crime drama with a strong musical atmosphere (Webb was a noted Dixieland jazz enthusiast).
Pete Kelly was a musician, a cornet player who headed his own jazz combo, "Pete Kelly's Big Seven." They worked at 417 Cherry Street, a speakeasy run by George Lupo, often mentioned but never heard. Kelly, narrating the series, described Lupo as a "fat, friendly little guy." The plots typically centered on Kelly's reluctant involvement with gangsters, gun molls, FBI agents, and people trying to save their own skins. The endings were often downbeat.
Set in Kansas City during the 1920s, the series centered on Pete Kelly, a trumpet player and the leader of Pete Kelly's Original Big Seven Big. Offscreen Dick Cathcart was the trumpet player who dudded in Kelly's solos.
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A bootlegger (Edmond O'Brien) strong-arms a jazz cornetist (Jack Webb) and his combo at a 1920s Kansas City speakeasy.
Directed By Jack Webb
Starring Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien
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Ella Fitzgerald - Pete Kelly's Blues
From the movie "Pete Kelly's Blues" - 1955
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Sugar - From Pete Kelly's Blues - 1955
Watch Jack Webb and Lee Marvin as pretend musicians in this clip from the movie. Matty Matlock and His All Stars supplied the music for Pete Kelly and His Big Seven: Dick Cathcart, trumpet; Moe Schneider, trombone; Matty Matlock, clarinet; Eddie Miller, tenor sax; Ray Sherman, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; Jud DeNaut, bass; and Nick Fatool, drums.
published: 16 Nov 2008
Pete Kelly's Blues Original Theatrical Trailer (Warner Archive Collection)
In the 1920s, a small band playing the speakeasies has trouble when a racketeer decides he's going into the agency business and wants a cut from the band.
Jack Webb ("Dragnet") directs and stars in this fascinating tale of jazz and gangsters in prohibition-era Kansas City. Featuring an all-star cast including Janet Leigh ("Psycho"), Lee Marvin ("The Dirty Dozen"), 50s pin-up star Jayne Mansfield, and legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee ("The Jazz Singer"), who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.
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"Pete Kelly's Blues"...Theme from the movie
Theme from the movie, "Pete Kelley's Blues"
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RAY ANTHONY and ELLA FITZGERALD Live TV 1955 Pete Kelly's Blues
Ella also sings Hard Hearted Hannah.
published: 20 Apr 2014
Pete Kelly's Blues
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Pete Kelly's Blues · Ella Fitzgerald
Songs From Pete Kelly's Blues
℗ 1955 Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1955-10-01
Associated Performer, Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald
Composer Lyricist: Sammy Cahn
Composer Lyricist: Ray Heindorf
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Peggy Lee sings "He needs me" in the movie "Pete Kelly's blues" 1955
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Jack Webb Pete Kelly's Blues Original Full Length Movie Trailer
Original Full Length Movie Trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues starring Jack Webb. This was transferred from a 50 year old 16mm Film. Special thanks to Richard T. for providing this film for upload.
published: 29 May 2009
TCM Comments on Pete Kelly's Blues (1955)
Scott Joplin is mentioned in film before his music was popularized in The Sting.
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A bootlegger (Edmond O'Brien) strong-arms a jazz cornetist (Jack Webb) and his combo at a...
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A bootlegger (Edmond O'Brien) strong-arms a jazz cornetist (Jack Webb) and his combo at a 1920s Kansas City speakeasy.
Directed By Jack Webb
Starring Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien
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A bootlegger (Edmond O'Brien) strong-arms a jazz cornetist (Jack Webb) and his combo at a 1920s Kansas City speakeasy.
Directed By Jack Webb
Starring Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien
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Watch Jack Webb and Lee Marvin as pretend musicians in this clip from the movie. Matty Matlock and His All Stars supplied the music for Pete Kelly and His Big S...
Watch Jack Webb and Lee Marvin as pretend musicians in this clip from the movie. Matty Matlock and His All Stars supplied the music for Pete Kelly and His Big Seven: Dick Cathcart, trumpet; Moe Schneider, trombone; Matty Matlock, clarinet; Eddie Miller, tenor sax; Ray Sherman, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; Jud DeNaut, bass; and Nick Fatool, drums.
Watch Jack Webb and Lee Marvin as pretend musicians in this clip from the movie. Matty Matlock and His All Stars supplied the music for Pete Kelly and His Big Seven: Dick Cathcart, trumpet; Moe Schneider, trombone; Matty Matlock, clarinet; Eddie Miller, tenor sax; Ray Sherman, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; Jud DeNaut, bass; and Nick Fatool, drums.
In the 1920s, a small band playing the speakeasies has trouble when a racketeer decides he's going into the agency business and wants a cut from the band.
Jac...
In the 1920s, a small band playing the speakeasies has trouble when a racketeer decides he's going into the agency business and wants a cut from the band.
Jack Webb ("Dragnet") directs and stars in this fascinating tale of jazz and gangsters in prohibition-era Kansas City. Featuring an all-star cast including Janet Leigh ("Psycho"), Lee Marvin ("The Dirty Dozen"), 50s pin-up star Jayne Mansfield, and legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee ("The Jazz Singer"), who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.
In the 1920s, a small band playing the speakeasies has trouble when a racketeer decides he's going into the agency business and wants a cut from the band.
Jack Webb ("Dragnet") directs and stars in this fascinating tale of jazz and gangsters in prohibition-era Kansas City. Featuring an all-star cast including Janet Leigh ("Psycho"), Lee Marvin ("The Dirty Dozen"), 50s pin-up star Jayne Mansfield, and legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee ("The Jazz Singer"), who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.
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Pete Kelly's Blues · Ella Fitzgerald
Songs From Pete Kelly's Blues
℗ 1955 Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG R...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Pete Kelly's Blues · Ella Fitzgerald
Songs From Pete Kelly's Blues
℗ 1955 Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1955-10-01
Associated Performer, Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald
Composer Lyricist: Sammy Cahn
Composer Lyricist: Ray Heindorf
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Pete Kelly's Blues · Ella Fitzgerald
Songs From Pete Kelly's Blues
℗ 1955 Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1955-10-01
Associated Performer, Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald
Composer Lyricist: Sammy Cahn
Composer Lyricist: Ray Heindorf
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Original Full Length Movie Trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues starring Jack Webb. This was transferred from a 50 year old 16mm Film. Special thanks to Richard T. ...
Original Full Length Movie Trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues starring Jack Webb. This was transferred from a 50 year old 16mm Film. Special thanks to Richard T. for providing this film for upload.
Original Full Length Movie Trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues starring Jack Webb. This was transferred from a 50 year old 16mm Film. Special thanks to Richard T. for providing this film for upload.
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #PeteKellysBlues
A bootlegger (Edmond O'Brien) strong-arms a jazz cornetist (Jack Webb) and his combo at a 1920s Kansas City speakeasy.
Directed By Jack Webb
Starring Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien
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Watch Jack Webb and Lee Marvin as pretend musicians in this clip from the movie. Matty Matlock and His All Stars supplied the music for Pete Kelly and His Big Seven: Dick Cathcart, trumpet; Moe Schneider, trombone; Matty Matlock, clarinet; Eddie Miller, tenor sax; Ray Sherman, piano; George Van Eps, guitar; Jud DeNaut, bass; and Nick Fatool, drums.
In the 1920s, a small band playing the speakeasies has trouble when a racketeer decides he's going into the agency business and wants a cut from the band.
Jack Webb ("Dragnet") directs and stars in this fascinating tale of jazz and gangsters in prohibition-era Kansas City. Featuring an all-star cast including Janet Leigh ("Psycho"), Lee Marvin ("The Dirty Dozen"), 50s pin-up star Jayne Mansfield, and legendary singers Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee ("The Jazz Singer"), who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Pete Kelly's Blues · Ella Fitzgerald
Songs From Pete Kelly's Blues
℗ 1955 Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1955-10-01
Associated Performer, Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald
Composer Lyricist: Sammy Cahn
Composer Lyricist: Ray Heindorf
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Original Full Length Movie Trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues starring Jack Webb. This was transferred from a 50 year old 16mm Film. Special thanks to Richard T. for providing this film for upload.
There are sad things There are bad things, the blues When they threaten, start betting you'll lose You hide yourself behind a prayer The blues'll come and they'll find you there I mean the blues, they call Pete Kelly's Blues There's no exit You can try the blues If you're born with You will die with the blues Think what you choose That happy dream is yours they say If you can pay the dues That's why I'm stuck with Fresh outta luck with the blues There's no exit None you can try with the blues See if you're born with You gotta die with the blues Think what you choose That happy dream is yours they say If you can pay the dues That's why I'm stuck with So outta luck with the blues Some call 'em Pete Kelly's Blues You can call 'em anything you choose