Hal Frazier
Hal Frazier is known for his appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson as well as the Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, David Frost, and Ed Sullivan shows; appearing as a special guest-star for the Miss Universe Pageant and the Presidential Inaugural Banquet honoring President Richard Nixon; touring with Mr. Don Rickles; and recording two albums for VMC Records, “Hal Frazier” and “No Man Is An Island.”
Hal Frazier was a teacher for nine years after receiving his Masters Degree in Music from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. His musical career developed in the mid-60’s when he signed with the Playboy Clubs International followed by a personal management contract with Don Adams, of the famous “Get Smart” and “Inspector Gadget” television series.
Hal's elder daughter, LaGaylia Frazier, a graduate of the University of Miami and a former member of the UM Chamber Singers, has followed in his footsteps with a flourishing singing career of her own and has now released her first CD, "LaGaylia Uncovered", which promises a bright addition to her career as a songwriter and lyricist.
In 2002, Warner Music UK Ltd. re-released Hal’s “After Closing Time” on their “After Hours: Northern Soul Masters” compilation albums. Hal is currently trying to fit some performances within the U.S. into his schedule of international and cruise ship appearances.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Miss Universe Pageant -- Special Guest Star – 1969
Presidential Inaugural Banquet -- Special Guest Star with Don Adams and the Doc Severinsen Orchestra honoring President Nixon and Vice President Agnew – January 1969.
Ball Honoring Mayor of Detroit -- Guest Star for “The Association’s” Thirtieth Anniversary Ball, at Manoogian Mansion, honoring Dennis Archer, the Mayor of the City of Detroit, Michigan – July 1994
Cruise Ship Naming Ceremonies -- Special Guest Star performing the National Anthem of the U.S.A., “The Star-Spangled Banner”, for the Naming Ceremonies of: Legend of the Seas – May 1995; Splendour of the Seas – March 1996; Rhapsody of the Seas – May 1997; Enchantment of the Seas – July 1997; Vision of the Seas – May 1998
TELEVISION/VARIETY
Johnny Carson's, “Tonight Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“The Merv Griffin Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“The Mike Douglas Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“Mike and the Young People” -- Mike Douglas’ first one-hour prime-time special – 1968
“The New Steve Allen Show” -- Co-Host and Announcer
“The David Frost Show” -- 1970 – 1971 – 1972
“The Flip Wilson Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“The Ed Sullivan Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“The Joey Bishop Show” -- Multiple Appearances
“Playboy After Dark” -- Multiple Appearances
TELEVISION/ACTING
“Get Smart” -- Multiple Appearances
“The F.B.I.” -- Four Appearances
“The Name of the Game” -- One Appearance
“The Don Rickles Show” -- Multiple Appearances

