Mitch Miller, the famous orchestra leader who asked Americans to "Sing Along With Mitch" on TV and records and produced hits for Tony Bennett, Patti Page and other performers, has died at age 99.  He died Saturday, July 31st in Lenox Hill Hospital after a short illness.

Miller was also an accomplished oboist. He played in many orchestras early in his career, including one put together in 1934 by George Gershwin.