On the show he acted, sang, and danced along with others. His career received a major boost when he co-starred with Chico Marx on the short lived television show called The College Bowl (1950 – 1951). Andy was the only Williams brother who ventured out to the East Coast to seek a solo singing career. They then joined singer/personality Kay Thompson in 1947 with her eclectic nightclub act and stayed with the popular show until they disbanded in 1951. Specialty film appearances in musicals were popular and the boys appeared in such film fare as Janie (1944), Kansas City Kitty (1944), Something in the Wind (1947) and Ladies’ Man (1947). They eventually caught the attention of crooning king Bing Crosby, who included the four boys on his mammoth 1944 hit single “Swinging on a Star”. Andy graduated from high school in Cincinnati. From there, the harmonizing brothers found widespread popularity on wartime radio, including Chicago and Cincinnati. A bona fide hit, they went on to become a staple on radio in the nearby city of Des Moines. The quartet became instant local news and made its professional singing debut when Andy was in the third grade. Born in Wall Lake, Iowa, Andy started singing with his three older brothers (Bob Williams, Dick Williams and Don Williams) in his hometown’s Presbyterian church choir. The extraordinary, easy-listening crooning talents of Andy Williams were first unveiled when he was just 8 years old and inducted into the Williams Brothers Quartet as its youngest member. his children, Noelle, Christian & Bobby, his family, his music, and not surprisingly, his Moon River Theater. There were many things in his life of which he was proud. Andy loved his many fans and wanted them to enjoy his music and his celebrity friends in a beautiful, family friendly environment. All that and more before even entering the amazing theater lobbies where you can view hundreds of photographs of Andy and his many celebrity guests both at the theater and on his three time EMMY Award winning, prime time network television variety show, the famous Andy Williams Show. The theater that pop superstar Andy Williams conceived and had built in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri sits on 12 acres of lovely manicured grounds featuring the spectacular stone cliff encrusted theater, Andy’s beloved Moon River water feature of waterfalls, streams, and ponds… loaded with his beautiful coy fish, all surrounded by a magical menagerie of sculptured animals that Andy had commissioned for his fans, their families and young children to enjoy while walking the grounds listening to Andy’s beautiful music. The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre is the only Theater ever to be featured in Architectural Digest for its exquisite design, purpose and natural setting. You can also benefit from a 24-hour business centre featuring computers and a desk.Without question, the most beautiful, unusual and spectacular theater in Branson, Missouri. Branson airport lies 25 km away from Super 8 By Wyndham Branson/Andy Williams Theatre Hotel and it takes about 25 minutes by car to get there. Guests will enjoy dishes of American cuisine served at Panera Bread, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Those staying at the hotel can sit down to a free breakfast. The air conditioned rooms have a sun deck and a seating area, and some of them face the city. A 20-minute stroll takes you to Branson Ferris Wheel. This Branson hotel is also located on hills and a mountain, and 500 metres from Highway 76 Strip. The property is located at the foot of a motorway and only a short drive from The Branson Sawmill. Boasting a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool onsite, the 2-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool along with a prime location. Comprising 70 rooms, the charming Super 8 By Wyndham Branson/Andy Williams Theatre Hotel is within 2 km from Titanic Museum.
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