Jaye P. Morgan, an entertainer known for her work as a singer, actress and television personality, passed away at 94. She was residing in Castle Rock, Washington at the time of her death.
Morgan’s career in music began in 1953 with the release of “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” followed by her most successful recording “That’s All I Want from You.” She recorded additional singles including “The Longest Walk” and “Pepper Hot Baby” and performed as a vocalist on the ABC television program “Stop the Music.” In 1956, she hosted her own variety program titled “The Jaye P. Morgan Show” and made guest appearances on various other programs throughout the decade, including “The Jackie Gleason Show” and “The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.”
During the 1960s, Morgan transitioned into acting roles on television dramas and comedies. She appeared in episodes of “General Electric Theater,” “Hennessy” and “The Eleventh Hour,” taking on supporting character roles in each program.
Morgan gained particular recognition as a panelist on “The Gong Show” during the 1970s, where an on-air incident resulted in her being banned from the program by NBC. She frequently appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show” and later took on minor film roles in productions including “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Born Mary Margaret Morgan on December 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado, she was given her professional nickname after banker J.P. Morgan. She was married to pianist-composer Artie Kane and is survived by her son Paul.
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