Martha Knott one of Oklahoma's best-known character actresses and comediennes. Her career spans an impressive five decades, beginning as a child star in her parents tent shows, a family act that traveled the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas circuit presenting a series of plays in small towns everywhere. Known as the Standley Players they included Martha, her parents, Jack and Myrtle, a brother [Johnny Standley] and two sisters.(Marjorie)

The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 15, 1997, page 47

Robert, James, passed away quietly at home on July 12, 1997. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, local actress Martha Knott, and a grateful family who will miss his laughter, his music, and his loving kindness. Robert "Bobby" Knott was a well-known musician and band leader in the Oklahoma City area. For 17 years he led the Bobby Knott Orchestra at the Petroleum Club. His 60 year musical career began at the age of three and, as a boy, he toured with the Post Junior Cowboy Band directed by his father. 

He met his future wife, Martha Standley, when he joined the Standley Players Tent Show as trumpet player and band leader. They traveled and entertained with the tent show before settling in Oklahoma City where he played with dance and jazz bands and raised his family. He also taught music and ballroom dancing, inspiring many young people, as well as his own children to make music and to entertain. Bobby's love of music was only surpassed by his love for his family. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 2 pm at 1st Christian Church; Jewel Box Theater, 3700 N Walker. 

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