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https://www.labreakfastclub.com/event-details/willietylerABOUT THE PRESENTATION: From Motown and Laugh-In to Hollywood and beyond, Willie Tyler and Lester look back on an extraordinary lifetime in entertainment and share a special preview of their new documentary, Hello Dummy!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Willie Tyler and Lester have been entertaining audiences for more than seven decades. The singing comedy duo have appeared in over 100 TV Shows & Movies including the Emmy Award Winning 2024 Adam Sandler Netflix Special: “Love You.”
The Detroit native gained fame when he signed with Motown Records in the 1960s and became the M.C. of "The Motortown Revue," which showcased top soul artists of the day including The Temptations, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Steve Wonder, The Four Tops, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Marvin Gaye.
Willie & Lester appeared in numerous TV shows. Among them: “The Flip Wilson Show”, “ABC Weekend Specials”, “The Kids Are Alright”, “The Jeffersons”, “Coming Home” and “What's Happening Now!” They were also a full time cast member for the sixth and final season of “Martin & Rowan's Laugh In.” And were regulars on every classic TV talk show from “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” to “The Mike Douglas Show” to “Late Night With David Letterman” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. As well as a frequent game show panelist on “Hollywood Squares” and “Match Game.”
As a live performer Willie Tyler & Lester toured with renowned talents including Ann-Margret, Dolly Parton, Bobby Vinton, Sammy Davis Jr., Charo, Mickey Gilley, Frank Sinatra and dozens more. And they still perform live today! The duo is the subject of the soon to be released full length documentary film: "Hello Dummy” (www.Hello-Dummy.com)
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