Bill Norvas

American songwriter, singer and entertainer. Born March 12, 1920, at Downs, Osborne County, Kansas. Died September 19, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Married to actress/singer Dee Arlen (1949-1960, divorce). In 1948 Bill formed the first incarnation of Bill Norvas and the Upstarts in Long Beach, California. The Upstarts were a theatrical troupe who were a top vocal group as well as expert dancers and comics. In 1950, the Upstarts performed on the television show The Arthur Murray Party as well as The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Kate Smith Hour. From 1953 to 1955 Bill and his wife Dee performed together as a duo.