Sally Sweetland was an American soprano singer and teacher.
11 Facts About Sally Sweetland
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Sally Sweetland was active in the film and recording industry during the 1940s and 50s, before moving into teaching.
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Sally Sweetland was featured as a solo artist on television programs such as The Perry Como Show and The Ed Sullivan Show.
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Sally Sweetland was the female soloist on Gaslight Gayeties on NBC Red in the mid-1940s and on Top of the Evening, which debuted in 1944.
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In March 1952, Sweetland featured on Perry Como's RCA Victor recording of "Summertime" by George and Ira Gershwin, which was released as a single, and appeared on Como's album TV Favorites.
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Sally Sweetland took part in numerous children's records at this time.
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Sally Sweetland later worked as a vocal coach with her husband Lee, a baritone, who was Woody Woodpecker's singing voice on NBC Radio.
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Sally Sweetland married Lee E Sweetland, an actor and fellow singer, on December 11,1939, becoming known under her married name.
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Sally Sweetland was widowed in 2009, after 69 years of marriage.
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Sally Sweetland celebrated her 100th birthday in 2011, citing laughter as her secret to longevity.
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Sally Sweetland died at her home there, on February 8,2015, aged 103.