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Godfrey Arthur

• Remembering (Mar 16, 1983)

★ August 31, 1903 · New York City, New York
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
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Sun Sign
Leo
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Ascendant
Virgo
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Nakshatra
Mula
Birth Star
EntertainmentEntertain/MusicSkills - Multi-facetedLeadership RolesPilotSingerGuitaristDestiny Number 8
Biography

Who is Godfrey Arthur?

American entertainer, a radio announcer, singer, aviator, farmer, business executive, guitarist and ukulele player, a true renaissance man who cloaked his versatility under the guise of a home-spun good ole boy. He was nominated for TV Emmys as the Most Outstanding Kinescoped Personality of 1949 and as the Most Outstanding Personality in 1962 and 1963. Godfrey was an entertainment mainstay in the eyes of the American public until his propensity for callousness became a matter of public expose. On the evening show of 10/19/1953, he waited until his very popular singer, Julius LaRosa had finished his performance and announced, "Thank you, Julie. That was lovely. And that, folks, was Julies swan song." LaRosas public and humiliating firing caused a stir of controversy. Some said this was Godfreys calculating way of keeping his name in the news but if so, was certainly a matter of poor judgment. Many of his former fans left his programs along with LaRosa when his Mr. Nice Guy image was forever damaged. Godfrey had one of the first plastic hip transplants in 1953 and made a dramatic recovery from lung cancer in 1959 which he made public on his TV show. He died of pneumonia and emphysema on 3/16/1983. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Jun 16, 2026

Public Profile: Godfrey Arthur (better known as Arthur Godfrey)

Arthur Godfrey was a pioneering American radio and television broadcaster. Born August 31, 1903, in New York City, he became one of the era’s most recognizable on-air personalities and helped shape the development of live, personality-driven broadcasting.

Biographical snapshot

  • Birth: August 31, 1903 — New York City, United States
  • Death: 1983 — Beverly Hills, California, United States

Career highlights

  • Key figure on CBS radio and television with programs such as Arthur Godfrey Time and Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts.
  • Renowned for a warm, conversational on-air style and for giving new talent their first major opportunities.
  • Helped shape early live-broadcast formats and the era of the modern host who could guide a show and discover performers.
  • Notable on-air moment: the 1954 live firing of singer Julius LaRosa, a highly publicized incident that sparked ongoing discussions about broadcast ethics and management.

Legacy and influence

Godfrey is frequently cited as a foundational influence in American broadcasting. His approach influenced later hosts, talent discovery practices, and the balance between host persona and performer development on TV and radio. His career encapsulates a pivotal period in the rise of television as a dominant entertainment medium.

Publications, archives and public records

Biographies, archival broadcasts, and retrospective features about Arthur Godfrey are available through broadcasting archives, libraries, and media-history programs. These sources document his contributions and the evolution of live broadcasting during his era.

News, social media and recent projects

  • There are no official public social media profiles for Arthur Godfrey (passed away in 1983). Any existing pages are fan-made or archival in nature.
  • As a historical figure, there are no new projects by Godfrey. Periodic archival releases, remasterings of broadcasts, and retrospective documentaries related to his era may appear through archives and media outlets.
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Which Raj Yogas are in Godfrey Arthur's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Godfrey Arthur's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Bhadra Mahapursh Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Godfrey Arthur's numerology numbers say?

Godfrey Arthur's core numbers are Destiny 8, Soul Urge 6, Personality 2, Karmic Debt 11.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

⚖Karmic Debt
11

Master Number 11 in Chaldean numerology amplifies intuition and inspired vision. It is powerful when grounded, disciplined, and emotionally balanced.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1949
Career
Gain social status 1949 (Nominated for Emmy)
1953
Health
Medical procedure 1953 (Hip replacement surgery)
1953
Career
Lose social status 19 October 1953 (Public humiliation of performer)
1959
Health
End remission 1959 (From lung cancer)
1962
Career
Gain social status 1962 (Nominated for Emmy)
1963
Career
Gain social status 1963 (Nominated for Emmy)
1983
Death
Death by Disease 16 March 1983 (Pneumonia and emphysema, age 79)
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