The Boop Boop a Doop Girl

Helen Kane is a star who influenced iconic people, characters, songs, etc. There aren't many who remember her now, though.
You probably remember Marilyn Monroe singing:
"I wanna be loved by you
Boop Boop Bee Doop"

This song was created by Helen Kane and the trademark scat singing "Boop a Doop" style also was popularized by her in the late twenties. She became such a sensation that Helen Kane merchandise (dolls, comics, etc.) was sold, she recorded 22 songs and made several films.
Max Fleischer (Popeye) capitalized on her fame by creating the cartoon character Betty Boop who went on to become more famous than her model. Helen sued but lost the trial.
In 1950, the film Three Little Words told a romanticized version of the lives of composers Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby and their meeting with Helen is portrayed. Debbie Reynolds played the part of Helen Kane in her twenties. But Helen's singing style was so special that she did the singing for the film.

That's all for today folks!