Earle Hagen
American composer (1919–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Earle Harry Hagen (July 9, 1919 – May 26, 2008) was an American composer who created music for films and television. His best-known TV themes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad. He is also remembered for composing and whistling the theme to The Andy Griffith Show; writing the instrumental song "Harlem Nocturne" used as the theme for television's Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer; and co-writing the theme song to Tim Conway's Western comedy Rango.[1][2]
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Birth name | Earle Harry Hagen |
Born | (1919-07-09)July 9, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 26, 2008(2008-05-26) (aged 88) Rancho Mirage, California |
Genres | Soundtrack |
Occupation(s) | Composer |
Years active | 1939–2008 |
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