Departures of note

Peggy King was an American singer and television performer who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She was a regular on the George Gobel Show from 1954 to 1957, where host George Gobel gave her the nickname "Pretty Perky Peggy King." Her work on the show made her a familiar face in early television variety programming.

Beyond television, King built a career as a recording artist during the decade, releasing popular songs that contributed to her standing as a 1950s entertainment star. She continued to perform and appear in entertainment settings in the years that followed.

King died at age 96 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease at the Saunders House Assisted Living facility in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.