Kalmer Tennosaar
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Biography
Kalmer Tennosaar (November 23, 1928, Kiidjärve, Vastse-Kuuste Parish – September 20, 2004, Tallinn) was an Estonian singer and Eesti Televisioon journalist. He was popular in Soviet times as a soloist of the Popular Music Orchestra of the Estonian Radio and Television. Kalmer Tennosaar began as a presenter at ETV on 1 January 1956, and subsequently worked as an editor and fellow of music programmes (1957–1962, and then after 1968). He became very popular as the host of a children's songs show "Entel-tentel". Tennosaar later continued his career as a singer. Tennosaar was married to actress Sirje Arbi from 1964 until 1978. The couple had two daughters, including actress Liina Tennosaar.
Known For
Estonian promotional revue-film created for EXPO 1967 in Montreal.
Black Beard Wants to Know
A film about the nighttime encounter between Sigrid and Jaan, a young couple living in the Estonian capital. Their romantic strolls through the streets, squares, and parks of Tallinn are accompanied by the glorious melodies of jazz.