New York, New York
Jan 10, 1938 – May 30, 2015
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A singer-actor who transformed himself into such show biz legends as Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Peggy Lee during a career that spanned decades has died. Jim Bailey was 77.
Manager Stephen Campbell says Bailey died Saturday in Los Angeles of complications from pneumonia.
Bailey was a Philadelphia native. He performed at New York's Carnegie Hall, at London's Palladium and in numerous showrooms in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, New Jersey. In one notable engagement he impersonated Garland alongside her daughter Liza Minnelli.
He appeared on variety shows including those of Ed Sullivan and Carol Burnett and was a guest 14 times on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."
He had guest-starring roles on TV series including "Ally McBeal," ''The Rockford Files" and "Here's Lucy" with Lucille Ball.
I'm very happy to receive these emails as a reminder of Jim's passing anniversary date. I spent some of my most fun & happiest times w Jim Bailey. We became close quickly & bonded after meeting at a dinner party for a mutual friend who was turning 50.We clicked & that was it! Jim was hilarious! Very quick witted. Jim was an " Original" in fact, " the" original. In love & an everlasting friendship, Tina
Bettina Stearn
May 31, 2018 | PVbch, FL | Friend
