Passing: Jack Smith, Host of "You Asked For It"

From A.P.:

Jack Smith, a singer and recording artist who was the host of the popular "You Asked For It" Television program, died on July 3 at his home in Westlake Village, California. he was 92.

Smith began his career in the early 1930's and spent many years in radio. His nickname was "Smiling Jack Smith". In 1945, he began hosting a 15 minute, five-nights per week radio show on CBS which earned him a sat on the Hollywood Hall of Fame. He is probably best known for being the host of "You Asked For It" on ABC television for its last year in 1958.