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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Skitch_HendersonSkitch Henderson - Wikipedia

    Lyle Russel "Skitch" Henderson (January 27, 1918 – November 1, 2005) was an American pianist, conductor, and composer. His nickname "Skitch" came from his ability to "re-sketch" a song in a different key.

  2. www.nytimes.com › 2005/11/03 › artsSkitch Henderson, 87, 'Tonight' Show Bandleader, Dies

    Nov 3, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, conductor, pianist and radio and television entertainer who provided music and repartee for Tonight show in 1950's and 60's and who founded and led New York...

  3. www.nytimes.com › 2005/11/02 › artsSkitch Henderson, 'Tonight' Show Conductor, Dies at 87

    Nov 2, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, the conductor, pianist and radio and television entertainer who provided both music and repartee for the "Tonight" show from 1954 to 1966 and who founded and led...

  4. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2005-nov-02-me-skitch2Skitch Henderson, 87; First Bandleader for 'Tonight Show' and...

    Nov 2, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, the Grammy-winning conductor who became the first bandleader of “The Tonight Show,” died Tuesday at 87. One of the most popular band leaders of his day, he worked with...

  5. www.playbill.com › article › skitch-henderson-conductor-whoSkitch Henderson, Conductor Who Led New York Pops, Dead at 87

    Skitch Henderson, the conductor and musical director who banged the drum loudly for American popular music, died Nov. 1 of natural causes at his home in New Milford, Connecticut.

  6. www.cbsnews.com › news › skitch-henderson-dies-at-87Skitch Henderson Dies At 87 - CBS News

    Nov 2, 2005 · Skitch Henderson, the Grammy-winning conductor who lent his musical expertise to Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby before founding the New York Pops and becoming the first "Tonight Show"...

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2006/02/07 › artsCelebrating Skitch Henderson at Carnegie Hall - The New York...

    Feb 7, 2006 · The bandleader Skitch Henderson, who died on Nov. 1 at 87, was honored yesterday at a Carnegie Hall memorial service as a towering influence over American entertainment who retained a wry sense...