Kalmer Tennosaar (23 November 1928,

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– 20 September 2004,

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) was an

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n singer and

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journalist. He was popular in

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as a soloist of the Popular Music Orchestra of the Estonian Radio and Television. Kalmer Tennosaar began as a presenter at

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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 Liina Tennosaar (born 23 May 1965) is an Estonian stage, film and television actress. Early life and education Liina Tennosaar was born in Tallinn to Kalmer Tennosaar and Sirje Tennosaar (''née'' Arbi). She has one full sibling and one half-sibl ...

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* 1928 births 2004 deaths People from Põlva Parish Estonian journalists 20th-century Estonian male singers Estonian television personalities Soviet television presenters Burials at Rahumäe Cemetery Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class 20th-century journalists {{estonia-journalist-stub