Died December 18, 2010. Born January 1, 1938.

Former host and disk jockey, best known for his television dance program, The Clay Cole Show, which aired in New York City on WNTA and WPIX-TV from 1959 to 1968.

Cole became as popular as Dick Clark and his show was the place to be for viewers and artists alike. He gave the Rolling Stones their first TV audience in the states. Cole also introduced other artists to viewers, including the Four Seasons, Dion and Neil Diamond. He also gave comedians Richard Pryor and George Carlin their first break.