Originally christened "America's First Family of Song," The King
Family exploded onto the national entertainment scene in l965.
Centered around the popular talents and rich harmonies of Grammy(r)
nominated Big Band era greats The King Sisters, along with
bandleader and guitar virtuoso Alvino Rey, the entire family
displayed on weekly national television the musical talents of its
37 members, spanning three generations. Following just two dazzling
appearances on ABCTV's "The Hollywood Palace," The King Family
became one of the most popular and beloved television, recording
and concert acts of the 1960's and 70's. The King Sisters, a
popular recording group with a unique 4-part harmony sound, began
performing with the Horace Heidt Orchestra in the late 1930's. As
they continued into the 40's and 50's with bandleader Artie Shaw,
and eventually joining the Alvino Rey band, they became one of the
leading attractions of the day on records, radio, movies and the
concert stage. As the King Sisters' own families expanded, the
musical magic was eventually captured in 1965 in their own weekly
ABC-TV show, featuring not only the King Sisters and Alvino Rey,
but all the aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, and little kiddies of
37 members. This initial TV series would spawn a show-business
phenomenon that over the next decade would encompass 17 television
specials, including holiday specials, 6 top-selling albums for
Warner Bros., and a second TV series. During these years, the
family's schedule also included record-breaking engagements at the
nation's top concert venues including sold-out performances at The
Hollywood Bowl, nightclub engagements in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake
Tahoe, appearances at Disneyland, and a "King Family Day" at the
New York World's Fair. The King Family continued to appear together
in concert and on television throughout the 1970's and The King
Sisters continued into the 1980's. In 1985 the Sisters were one of
the featured performers at President Reagan's Inaugural Ball and in
2004, The King Family's unique place among the pantheon of
entertainers associated with the holidays, including Andy Williams
and Judy Garland, was celebrated as part of the BRAVO Television
Network's documentary "The Christmas Special Christmas Special."
The King Family has recently produced a new public television
special, their first in three decades, the first ever CD releases
of their albums, and a planned return to the concert stage. There
have been many changes and additions to the family over the past
four decades (the head count at a recent family reunion exceeded
150 ) but one thing has remained the same over the years-their love
of being together as a family. And whether it's a warm and cozy
Christmas caroling party, a niece's elegant wedding reception, or a
good old-fashioned Fourth of July picnic, there is always an
abundance of enticing and delicious home-cooked food around, from
the wonderful recipes that have become part of this family's
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