The actor and choreographer Kay Thompson then launched Andy on a solo career, which ignited when he landed a job as resident vocalist on Steve Allen's late night television show on NBC (1954-56). Williams, from whom Longet had been divorced a year earlier, escorted her to court, attended the trial and helped pay for her defense. In the same year, Moon River won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He was also a major golf fan, hosting a PGA tournament in San Diego from 1968 to 1988. (modern), A look back at the career of singer Andy Williams, whose hits included Moon River and Music To Watch Girls By, and who has died aged 84, Andy Williams dies aged 84 - video obituary, Andy Williams tells audience he has bladder cancer, Andy Williams to sing at Glastonbury, aged 82. However, he was known for leading a quiet life, despite his father's reputation and notoriety. Using her contacts in the business, Thompson helped Williams land his breakthrough television gig as a featured singer for two and a half years on Tonight Starring Steve Allen; it helped that the producer of the series, Bill Harbach, was Kay's former aide-de-camp. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Emmy-winning TV host and "Moon River" crooner Williams died Tuesday night, Sept, 25, 2012 at his home in Branson, Mo., following a year-long battle with bladder cancer. They made their homes at Branson, Missouri, and La Quinta, California, where he was known as the "honorary mayor". Phone: (417) 831-3238 Trees and plants are seen throughout the theater's three lobbies. His family and childrenmust have been devastated by his untimely death. 2. document.write ("

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