Harry Stewart

Harry Stewart (October 21, 1908 – May 20, 1956) was an American comedian and singer, who often performed as Yogi Yorgesson, a comically exaggerated Swede. He was born in Tacoma, Washington to Hans Skarbo, an immigrant from Norway, and his wife Elise. After the death of his mother he was adopted by the Stewart family. Stewart, who was raised in the Proctor District, attended Washington Grade School and Stadium High School in Tacoma. In 1927 Stewart worked as an announcer, weather reporter, newsman and banjo player on KVI, a radio station that had recently started in Tacoma, Washington. Stewart developed the character of Yogi Yorgesson while appearing on the Al Pearce radio show from 1934 to 1937. He then began performing a comedy...