M.A. Bogue(1908-1994)

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Merwyn Bogue took the name Ish Kabibble from the lyrics of one of the comedic songs in his routine. Born in Erie, PA, Bogue started out studying law at West Virginia University. In his role as Ish Kabibble, Bogue entertained fans with his trumpet playing, his nonsensical quips and corny poems. He managed Kay Kyser's big band from 1931 to 1951. During World War II, Bogue entered the U.S. Army, serving as a private, and continued with Kyser's band entertaining the troops.

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Known for

Playmates

5.5

Ish Kabibble(as Ish Kabibble)

1941

Carolina Blues

5.8

Ish Kabibble(as Ish Kabibble)

1944

Micro folies

6.0

Ish Kabibble(as Ish Kabibble)

1939

La villa des piqués

6.0

Ish Kabibble(as Ish Kabibble)

1940

Credits

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Actor

Jour de chance
6.2
- Musician (uncredited)
- 1950
Speaking of Animals in Going Hollywood
Short
- Ish Kabibble
- 1949
Boulevard des passions
7.0
- Johnny Simms (uncredited)
- 1949
G.I. Journal
6.6
Short
- Ish
- 1944
Carolina Blues
5.8
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1944
La musique en folie
5.6
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1943
La Fièvre du swing
5.9
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1943
La parade aux étoiles
6.2
- Singer in 'I Dug a Ditch' Number (uncredited)
- 1943
My Favorite Spy
5.6
- Ish Kabibble - Member Kay Kyser's Band (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1942
Playmates
5.5
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1941
La villa des piqués
6.0
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1940
Micro folies
6.0
- Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
- 1939

Soundtrack

Jour de chance
6.2
- performer: "The Horse Told Me" (1950) (uncredited)
- 1950
La parade aux étoiles
6.2
- performer: "I Dug A Ditch"
- 1943
Playmates
5.5
- performer: "Thank Your Lucky Stars and Stripes", "Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones" (uncredited)
- 1941
La villa des piqués
6.0
- performer: "Like the Fella Once Said" (1940), "The Bad Humor Man" (1940) (uncredited)
- 1940
Micro folies
6.0
- performer: "The Little Red Fox (N'Ya N'Ya You Can't Catch Me)" (1939), "The Answer Is Love" (1939)
- 1939

Personal details

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Alternative name
- Ish Kabibble
Born
- January 19, 1908
- Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
- June 5, 1994
- Joshua Tree, California, USA(respiratory failure brought on by pulmonary disease and emphysema)
Spouse
- Janet (Meade) Bogue? - June 5, 1994 (his death, 3 children)
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography

Did you know

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Trivia
His 1989 autobiography explained the meaning behind his stage name. "Ish Kabibble" derives from the Yiddish expression "Ische ga bibble?", meaning, essentially, "What, me worry?", the expression later appropriated by MAD Magazine as a motto for its Ish Kabibble-like fictitious mascot Alfred E. Neuman.

Quotes
No matter how much you know about one thing, there's always something else you ain't as good at as, because if you was, you wouldn't be as good at the thing you are at now, if you are?

Nickname
- Ish Kabibble

FAQ

When did M.A. Bogue die?
June 5, 1994
How did M.A. Bogue die?
Respiratory failure brought on by pulmonary disease and emphysema
How old was M.A. Bogue when he died?
86 years old
Where did M.A. Bogue die?
Joshua Tree, California, USA
When was M.A. Bogue born?
January 19, 1908