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Overview

Date of Birth:

29 June 1910, New York City, New York, USA more

Date of Death:

28 July 1969, New York City, New York, USA more

Mini Biography:

Songwriter and composer remembered for his contributions to Broadway and... more

Trivia:

Won the 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the musical "How to Succeed... more

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Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 4 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(11 articles)

Last Chance to See Children’s Playhouse of Maryland’s Production of Guys And Dolls, 10/31 & 11/1
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 30 October 2009, 1:58 PM, PDT)
Radcliffe Learns How to Succeed
(From CanMag. 9 October 2009, 12:27 AM, PDT)

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"BBC Proms" (2009)	(1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: "BBC Proms: Prom 22: A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals (#1.7)" (writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")
2.	Julie & Julia (2009)	(writer: "A Bushel and a Peck")	2009	$118M	7.6 (6,072)

3.	The 63rd Annual Tony Awards (2009) (TV)	(music: "Tonight Finale", "Luck Be a Lady") (lyrics: "Tonight Finale", "Luck Be a Lady")	2009	-	8.5 (20)

4.	"Glee" (2009)	(1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Glee: Pilot (#1.1)" (writer: "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat" (uncredited))
5.	"Family Guy" (1999)	(1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	8.8 (45,532)
	AKAs: Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title) 1 TV episode: "Family Guy: Tales of a Third Grade Nothing (#7.6)" (music: "Guys and Dolls") (lyrics: "Guys and Dolls")
6.	"The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle" (2007)	(1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	6.1 (70)
	1 TV episode: "The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle: (#1.5)" (writer: "Baby It's Cold Outside")
7.	Reign Over Me (2007)	(writer: "Hoop-Dee-Doo")	2007	$20.1M	7.8 (35,511)

8.	The Savages (2007)	(writer: "On a Slow Boat to China")	2007	$8.41M	7.4 (12,949)

9.	Jackass Number Two (2006)	("Jingle Jangle Jingle")	2006	$83.6M	7.2 (22,394)

10.	The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)	(writer: "Spring Will Be a Little Late")	2006	-	7.1 (235)

11.	The Lather Effect (2006)	(writer: "Heart and Soul")	2006	-	6.0 (404)
	AKAs: One More Night (Australia)
12.	Superman Returns (2006)	(writer: "Heart and Soul")	2006	$390M	6.6 (96,109)
	AKAs: Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
13.	American Dreamz (2006)	(writer: "Luck Be a Lady")	2006	$10.2M	5.7 (14,055)
	AKAs: American Dreamz (Australia)
14.	Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)	(lyrics: "Blue Nightfall")	2005	$25.7M	7.1 (8,225)
	AKAs: Mrs Henderson Presents (USA) Mrs. Henderson Presents (USA)
15.	"Great Performances" (1972)	(4 episodes, 1985-2004)	2004	-	8.4 (106)
	4 TV episodes: "Great Performances: Broadway's Lost Treasures II (#33.1)" ("I Believe in You", "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat") "Great Performances: Broadway's Lost Treasures" ("Adalaide's Lament") "Great Performances: My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs" (music: "Guys and Dolls", "Sue Me", "Standing on the Corner") (lyrics: "Guys and Dolls", "Sue Me", "Standing on the Corner") "Great Performances: The Best of Broadway" (writer: "Never Will I Marry", "I Believe In You")
16.	Mona Lisa Smile (2003)	(writer: "Hoop-De-Doo", "Murder He Says")	2003	-	6.1 (21,512)

17.	Live and Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection (2003) (V)	(writer: "Luck Be a Lady Tonight")	2003	-	9.2 (23)

18.	Elf (2003)	(writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (1949))	2003	$220M	6.8 (37,696)
	AKAs: Buddy - Der Weihnachtself (Germany)
19.	Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)	(writer: "I've Never Been in Love Before")	2003	-	6.7 (12,968)
	AKAs: Sotto il sole della Toscana (Italy)
20.	The Cooler (2003)	(writer: "Luck Be a Lady" (1951))	2003	-	7.0 (17,599)

21.	"Less Than Perfect" (2002)	(1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	7.0 (869)
	1 TV episode: "Less Than Perfect: A Claude Casey Production (#1.11)" (writer: "Luck Be a Lady Tonight")
22.	Comedian (2002)	(writer: "If I Were a Bell")	2002	-	7.0 (3,199)

23.	The Heart of Me (2002)	(lyrics: "Heart and Soul" (1938))	2002	-	6.4 (1,275)

24.	Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song (2001)	(music: "The Boys in the Back Room", "The Man's in the Navy")	2001	-	8.1 (161)

25.	Domestic Disturbance (2001)	("Two Sleepy People")	2001	-	5.3 (10,044)

26.	The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)	(lyrics: "Two Sleepy People")	2001	-	6.7 (14,684)
	AKAs: Im Bann des Jade Skorpions (Germany)
27.	Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001)	(writer: "Guys And Dolls")	2001	$230M	6.9 (83,948)
	AKAs: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (USA: poster title)
28.	Chocolat (2000)	(lyrics: "Two Sleepy People" (1938))	2000	-	7.3 (50,792)

29.	Love & Basketball (2000)	(writer: "I Wish I Didn't Love You So")	2000	-	6.7 (5,419)
	AKAs: Love and Basketball (USA: closing credits title)
30.	Man on the Moon (1999)	(lyrics: "Jingle, Jangle, Jingle" (1942))	1999	$45.6M	7.4 (45,737)
	AKAs: Der Mondmann (Germany)
31.	My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV)	(music: "Adalaide's Lament") (lyrics: "Adalaide's Lament")	1999	-	6.7 (105)

32.	An Audience with Tom Jones (1999) (TV)	(writer: "Baby It's cold outside")	1999	-	7.2 (19)

33.	Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)	(writer: "Moon over Burma")	1999	$17.4M	6.7 (7,953)

34.	8 ½ Women (1999)	(writer: "On a Slow Boat to China")	1999	-	5.6 (2,143)

35.	Payback (1999/I)	(writer: "Luck Be a Lady")	1999	$163M	6.9 (40,367)

36.	"The Simpsons" (1989)	(2 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	9.2 (392)
	2 TV episodes: "The Simpsons: Mayored to the Mob (#10.9)" ("Luck Be A Lady") "The Simpsons: The Last Temptation of Krust (#9.15)" ("Bubbles In The Wine (The Lawrence Welk Theme)")
37.	The Faculty (1998)	(writer: "GUYS AND DOLLS")	1998	$75.1M	6.3 (32,948)

38.	Beefcake (1998)	(writer: "Murder He Says")	1998	-	7.0 (520)

39.	Celebrity (1998)	(writer: "On a Slow Boat to China" (1948))	1998	$6.13M	6.1 (10,202)

40.	Dance with Me (1998)	(writer: "Let's Get Lost")	1998	$22.1M	5.0 (2,162)

41.	The Big Lebowski (1998)	(writer: "Standing on the Corner")	1998	$39.4M	8.2 (157,056)

42.	"Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996)	(1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	7.4 (10,248)
	AKAs: Raymond (USA: promotional abbreviation) 1 TV episode: "Everybody Loves Raymond: The Game (#1.17)" (writer: "Inchworm" (uncredited))
43.	American Strays (1996)	(lyrics: "(I Got Spurs) Jingle Jangle Jingle")	1996	-	5.2 (377)

44.	Infinity (1996)	(writer: "In My Arms")	1996	-	6.1 (968)

45.	Getting Away with Murder (1996)	(writer: "The Boys In The Back Room")	1996	-	4.2 (695)

46.	Mother (1996/I)	(writer: "Two Sleepy People")	1996	-	5.0 (87)
	AKAs: The Haunted Heart (UK: TV title)
47.	Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)	(writer: "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA")	1995	$27M	6.5 (6,265)

48.	Mixed Nuts (1994)	(writer: "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?")	1994	-	4.9 (4,044)
	AKAs: Lifesavers
49.	Tracking Down Maggie: The Unofficial Biography of Margaret Thatcher (1994)	(writer: "Baby It's Cold Outside")	1994	-	7.4 (61)

50.	Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)	(writer: "Luck Be A Lady")	1993	$423M	6.6 (52,022)

51.	Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)	(writer: "Guy and Dolls: Overture" (1951))	1993	-	7.3 (11,837)

52.	Rich in Love (1993)	(writer: "I Hear Music")	1993	-	6.0 (384)

53.	"Mystery Science Theater 3000" (1988)	(1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	9.5 (5,028)
	AKAs: MST 3000 (USA: short title) MST3K (USA: short title) Mystery Science Theater Hour (USA: rerun title) Mystery Science Theatre 3000 (UK) The Mystery Science Theater Hour (USA: syndication title) 1 TV episode: "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Fire Maidens of Outer Space (#5.16)" (writer: "A Secretary Is Not a Toy" (uncredited))
54.	School Ties (1992)	("Dolores")	1992	-	6.7 (7,781)

55.	A League of Their Own (1992)	(writer: "TWO SLEEPY PEOPLE")	1992	$130M	6.9 (31,039)

56.	Almost Blue (1992)	("Let's Get Lost")	1992	-	5.3 (46)

57.	The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)	("SAY IT (OVER AND OVER AGAIN)")	1992	-	6.3 (11,967)

58.	Zebrahead (1992)	(music: "Say It (Over and Over Again)")	1992	-	6.0 (569)
	AKAs: The Colour of Love (UK)
59.	Bugsy (1991)	(writer: "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA")	1991	-	6.8 (9,374)

60.	For the Boys (1991)	(writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")	1991	-	5.7 (2,145)

61.	Stepping Out (1991)	("Heart and Soul")	1991	-	5.7 (423)

62.	Company Business (1991)	(writer: "The Boys In The Back Room")	1991	-	5.3 (896)

63.	The Marrying Man (1991)	(writer: "'MURDER', HE SAYS")	1991	-	5.3 (2,174)
	AKAs: Too Hot to Handle (Australia)
64.	The Freshman (1990)	(writer: "HEART AND SOUL")	1990	-	6.4 (7,767)

65.	Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)	(lyrics: "I've Got You", "Murder He Says")	1989	-	8.0 (18,017)

66.	Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)	(writer: "Hoop Dee Doo")	1989	-	6.7 (2,306)
	AKAs: Letzte Ausfahrt Brooklyn (West Germany)
67.	Let It Ride (1989)	("Fugue for Tinhorns")	1989	-	6.4 (2,173)

68.	Happy Together (1989/I)	(writer: "I've Never Been In Love Before")	1989	-	5.6 (557)

69.	Big (1988)	(writer: "HEART AND SOUL")	1988	-	7.2 (45,032)

70.	September (1987)	("On a Slow Boat to China")	1987	-	6.4 (3,089)

71.	"Matlock" (1986)	(1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.1 (935)
	1 TV episode: "Matlock: The Gambler (#2.7)" (writer: "Luck Be a Lady Tonight")
72.	Radio Days (1987)	(lyrics: "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" (1941), "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" (1943))	1987	-	7.5 (9,902)

73.	"Mr. Belvedere" (1985)	(2 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	6.6 (462)
	2 TV episodes: "Mr. Belvedere: Dinner for Two (#2.21)" ("A Bushel and a Peck") "Mr. Belvedere: Valentine's Day (#2.18)" ("Standing On The Corner")
74.	Summer Rental (1985)	(writer: "DOLORES")	1985	-	5.7 (3,856)

75.	Lost in America (1985)	(writer: "BUBBLES IN THE WINE")	1985	-	6.9 (2,482)

76.	Mischief (1985)	(writer: "Heart and Soul")	1985	-	6.2 (1,645)

77.	"The Waltons" (1972)	(2 episodes, 1979-1981)	1981	-	7.5 (725)
	2 TV episodes: "The Waltons: The Gold Watch (#9.13)" (lyrics: "(I Got Spurs) Jingle Jangle Jingle") "The Waltons: The Fastidious Wife (#8.14)" (writer: "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition")
78.	"Pennies from Heaven" (1978)	(1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	8.7 (440)
	1 TV episode: "Pennies from Heaven: Says My Heart (#1.6)" (lyrics: "Says My Heart" (uncredited))
79.	Roseland (1977)	("The Moon of Manakoora", "On a Slow Boat to China")	1977	-	6.0 (158)

80.	"The Brady Bunch Hour" (1977)	(1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	2.3 (84)
	1 TV episode: "The Brady Bunch Hour: (#1.1)" (writer: "Heart and Soul")
81.	"The Muppet Show" (1976)	(1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	8.9 (2,186)
	1 TV episode: "The Muppet Show: (#1.9)" (writer: "Inchworm")
82.	The Day of the Locust (1975)	(lyrics: "DANCING ON A DIME")	1975	-	7.1 (1,969)

83.	The Godfather: Part II (1974)	("Heart And Soul")	1974	$103M	9.0 (217,274)
	AKAs: Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Part II (USA: complete title)
84.	American Graffiti (1973)	(writer: "Heart and Soul")	1973	-	7.6 (28,654)

85.	I Wish You Love (1973)	(lyrics: "The Boys in the Backroom")	1973	-	8.5 (23)
	AKAs: An Evening with Marlene Dietrich (USA)
86.	Myra Breckinridge (1970)	(lyrics: "The Man's in the Navy")	1970	-	3.8 (1,361)
	AKAs: Gore Vidal's Myra Breckinridge
87.	"The Dean Martin Show" (1965)	(4 episodes, 1966-1970)	1970	-	8.4 (138)
	AKAs: The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title) 4 TV episodes: "The Dean Martin Show: (1970-04-16)" (writer: "Guys and Dolls" (uncredited)) (lyrics: "The Lady's in Love with You" (uncredited)) "The Dean Martin Show: (1968-03-21)" (lyrics: "Small Fry" (uncredited), "Dolores" (uncredited)) "The Dean Martin Show: (1967-10-19)" (writer: "On a Slow Boat to China" (uncredited)) "The Dean Martin Show: (1966-02-17)" (lyrics: "Two Sleepy People" (uncredited))
88.	Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway (1969) (TV)	(music: "The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York)") (lyrics: "The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York)")	1969	-	8.1 (14)

89.	"That's Life" (1968)	(1 episode, 1968)	1968	-	9.0 (20)
	1 TV episode: "That's Life: Twas the Night Before Christmas (#1.12)" (writer: "A Secretary Is Not A Toy")
90.	How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)	(writer: "How To" (uncredited), "The Company Way" (uncredited), "A Secretary Is Not a Toy" (uncredited), "Been a Long Day" (uncredited), "I Believe in You" (uncredited), "Grand Old Ivy" (uncredited), "Rosemary" (uncredited), "Brotherhood of Man" (uncredited), "Gotta Stop That Man" (uncredited))	1967	-	7.2 (1,544)
	AKAs: How to Succeed in Business... (USA: short title)
91.	"The Perry Como Show" (1948)	(3 episodes, 1958-1966)	1966	-	7.6 (24)
	AKAs: Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (USA: new title) The Chesterfield Supper Club 3 TV episodes: "The Perry Como Show: (1966-03-28)" (writer: "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year") "The Perry Como Show: (1961-06-07)" (writer: "If I Were a Bell" (uncredited)) "The Perry Como Show: (1958-05-24)" (lyrics: "Hoop-Dee-Doo" (uncredited))
92.	"My Mother the Car" (1965)	(1 episode, 1965)	1965	-	5.1 (110)
	1 TV episode: "My Mother the Car: What Makes Auntie Freeze (#1.3)" (writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")
93.	"The Jack Paar Program" (1962)	(1 episode, 1964)	1964	-	10.0 (9)
	1 TV episode: "The Jack Paar Program: (1964-12-11)" (music: "Never Will I Marry") (lyrics: "Never Will I Marry")
94.	Judy Garland in Concert (1964)	(writer: "Never Will I Marry")	1964	-	8.2 (37)

95.	"The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" (1956)	(1 episode, 1963)	1963	-	7.7 (26)
	AKAs: The Dinah Shore Show (USA: sixth season title) 1 TV episode: "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show: (#7.6)" (writer: "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year" (uncredited))
96.	"The Jack Benny Program" (1950)	(1 episode, 1962)	1962	-	8.8 (191)
	AKAs: The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title) The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: "The Jack Benny Program: The Lawrence Welk Show (#13.5)" (writer: "Bubbles In The Wine (The Lawrence Welk Theme)" (uncredited))
97.	Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall (1962) (TV)	(writer: "Big "D"")	1962	-	9.1 (48)

98.	"Startime" (1959)	(2 episodes, 1960)	1960	-	7.2 (29)
	AKAs: Ford Startime Lincoln-Mercury Startime 2 TV episodes: "Startime: Soldiers in Greasepaint (#1.29)" (writer: "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" (uncredited)) (lyrics: "In My Arms" (uncredited)) "Startime: Academy Award Songs (#1.24)" (writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (uncredited))
99.	"The Lux Show" (1957)	(1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	-
	AKAs: The Lux Show Starring Rosemary Clooney (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: "The Lux Show: (#1.39)" (music: "Luck Be a Lady Tonight") (lyrics: "Luck Be a Lady Tonight")
100.	"The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show" (1956)	(1 episode, 1958)	1958	-	4.8 (8)
	AKAs: The Ford Show 1 TV episode: "The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show: (#2.19)" (writer: "Standing on the Corner" (uncredited))
101.	"The Frank Sinatra Show" (1957)	(1 episode, 1957)	1957	-	6.1 (10)
	1 TV episode: "The Frank Sinatra Show: (#1.8)" (writer: "On a Slow Boat to China" (uncredited))
102.	"The Steve Allen Show" (1956)	(1 episode, 1956)	1956	-	9.3 (68)
	AKAs: The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "The Steve Allen Show: (#1.4)" (writer: "Standing on the Corner")
103.	"Your Hit Parade" (1950)	(2 episodes, 1956)	1956	-	7.1 (15)
	2 TV episodes: "Your Hit Parade: (1956-06-09)" (writer: "Standing on the Corner") "Your Hit Parade: (1956-06-02)" (writer: "Standing on the Corner")
104.	"Shower of Stars" (1954)	(1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	6.7 (15)
	AKAs: Chrysler Shower of Stars 1 TV episode: "Shower of Stars: Ethel Merman's Show Stoppers (#1.8)" (writer: "Luck Be a Lady")
105.	Guys and Dolls (1955/I)	(music: "Guys and Dolls" (1950), "A Woman in Love" (1950), "Overture" (1950), "Fugue for Tinhorns" (1950), "Follow the Fold" (1950), "The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game)" (1950), "I'll Know" (1950), "Pet Me Poppa" (1955), "I've Never Been In Love Before" (1950), "Adelaide's Lament" (1950), "Adelaide" (1955), "If I Were a Bell" (1950), "My Time of Day" (1950), "Take Back Your Mink" (1950), "Luck Be a Lady" (1950), "Sue Me" (1950), "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat" (1950), "Exit Music" (1955)) (lyrics: "Guys and Dolls" (1950), "A Woman in Love" (1950), "Overture" (1950), "Fugue for Tinhorns" (1950), "Follow the Fold" (1950), "The Oldest Established (Permanent Floating Crap Game)" (1950), "I'll Know" (1950), "Pet Me Poppa" (1955), "I've Never Been In Love Before" (1950), "Adelaide's Lament" (1950), "Adelaide" (1955), "If I Were a Bell" (1950), "My Time of Day" (1950), "Take Back Your Mink" (1950), "Luck Be a Lady" (1950), "Sue Me" (1950), "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat" (1950), "Exit Music" (1955))	1955	-	7.2 (4,978)

106.	"Toast of the Town" (1948)	(1 episode, 1955)	1955	-	8.4 (100)
	AKAs: The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Toast of the Town: (#9.4)" (writer: "Pet Me, Poppa" (uncredited))
107.	"The Lawrence Welk Show" (1955)	(unknown episodes)	1955	-	5.9 (115)
	AKAs: Memories of Lawrence Welk (USA: repeat compilations title) The Dodge Dancing Party (USA: new title) The Plymouth Show (USA: alternative title)
108.	"General Electric Theater" (1953)	(1 episode, 1954)	1954	-	8.1 (72)
	AKAs: G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title) G.E. True Theater (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "General Electric Theater: Music for Christmas" (lyrics: "I Hear Music")
109.	About Mrs. Leslie (1954)	(lyrics: "KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE")	1954	-	6.9 (165)

110.	M-G-M Jubilee Overture (1954)	(writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")	1954	-	6.4 (29)

111.	Money from Home (1953)	(lyrics: "Moments Like This")	1953	-	5.9 (194)

112.	The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953) (TV)	(writer: "Thumbelina")	1953	-	5.4 (41)

113.	Hans Christian Andersen (1952)	(music: "The King's New Clothes", "Inchworm", "I'm Hans Christian Andersen", "Wonderful Copenhagen", "Thumbelina", "Dream Ballet", "The Ugly Duckling", "Anywhere I Wander", "Fantasy Wedding Sequence" and "No Two People") (lyrics: "The King's New Clothes", "Inchworm", "I'm Hans Christian Andersen", "Wonderful Copenhagen", "Thumbelina", "The Ugly Duckling", "Anywhere I Wander", "Fantasy Wedding Sequence" and "No Two People")	1952	-	6.7 (1,088)

114.	Where's Charley? (1952)	(writer: "MAKE A MIRACLE", "THE NEW ASHMOLEAN MARCHING SOCIETY AND STUDENTS' CONSERVATORY BAND", "MY DARLING, MY DARLING", "ONCE IN LOVE WITH AMY", "AT THE RED ROSE COTILLON", "BETTER GET OUT OF HERE")	1952	-	7.1 (68)

115.	With a Song in My Heart (1952)	(lyrics: "THEY'RE EITHER TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD")	1952	-	7.1 (457)

116.	The Marrying Kind (1952)	(lyrics: "Dolores")	1952	-	6.9 (427)

117.	Sailor Beware (1952)	(lyrics: "JINGLE, JANGLE, JINGLE" (uncredited))	1952	-	6.1 (374)

118.	Let's Dance (1950)	(music: "Can't Stop Talking About Him", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Oh Them Dudes", "Why Fight the Feeling", "The Hyacinth", "Tunnel of Love")	1950	-	6.1 (162)

119.	Moments in Music (1950)	(writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside")	1950	-	6.9 (32)

120.	Dark City (1950)	(writer: "I WISH I DIDN'T LOVE YOU SO") (lyrics: "I DON'T WANT TO WALK WITHOUT YOU")	1950	-	6.8 (290)

121.	"The Ed Wynn Show" (1949)	(1 episode, 1949)	1949	-	-
	1 TV episode: "The Ed Wynn Show: (#1.5)" (lyrics: "(I Got Spurs That) Jingle, Jangle, Jingle ")
122.	Roseanna McCoy (1949)	(music: "Roseanna") (lyrics: "Roseanna")	1949	-	5.7 (74)

123.	Red, Hot and Blue (1949)	(writer: "THAT'S LOYALTY", "I WAKE UP", "HAMLET", "NOW THAT I NEED YOU")	1949	-	6.8 (44)

124.	Slattery's Hurricane (1949)	(lyrics: "Dolores" (uncredited))	1949	-	6.8 (116)

125.	Neptune's Daughter (1949)	(writer: "Baby, It's Cold Outside", "I Love Those Men", "My Heart Beats Faster", "On a Slow Boat to China")	1949	-	5.9 (337)

126.	On Our Merry Way (1948)	(writer: "The Queen of the Hollywood Islands" (uncredited))	1948	-	5.9 (218)
	AKAs: A Miracle Can Happen (USA: longer version)
127.	I Walk Alone (1948)	(lyrics: "HEART AND SOUL")	1948	-	7.1 (330)

128.	Jingle, Jangle, Jingle (1948)	(lyrics: "(I Got Spurs That) Jingle Jangle Jingle")	1948	-	-
	AKAs: Jingle, Jangle, Jingle (Musical Parade) (1946-1947) #6 (USA: series title) Musical Parade: Jingle, Jangle, Jingle (USA: series title)
129.	The Perils of Pauline (1947)	(writer: "I Wish I Didn't Love You So" (1947) (uncredited), "The Sewing Machine" (1947) (uncredited), "Rumble, Rumble, Rumble" (1947) (uncredited), "Poppa, Don't Preach To Me" (1947) (uncredited))	1947	-	6.7 (454)

130.	Variety Girl (1947)	(writer: "YOUR HEART CALLING MINE", "HE CAN WALTZ", "TALLAHASSEE")	1947	-	6.4 (100)

131.	My Favorite Brunette (1947)	(lyrics: "'Murder,' He Says" (uncredited))	1947	-	6.9 (1,107)

132.	Radio Stars on Parade (1945)	(lyrics: "Can't Get Out of This Dream")	1945	-	6.0 (28)

133.	You Came Along (1945)	(writer: "KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE")	1945	-	6.9 (70)

134.	See Here, Private Hargrove (1944)	(lyrics: "In My Arms" (1944) (uncredited))	1944	-	6.6 (130)

135.	Heavenly Days (1944)	(lyrics: "PLEASE WON'T YOU LEAVE MY GIRL ALONE")	1944	-	5.3 (46)

136.	Youth Runs Wild (1944)	(lyrics: "I Get the Neck of the Chicken" (1942))	1944	-	4.2 (110)

137.	Janie (1944)	(lyrics: "They're Either Too Young or Too Old" (uncredited))	1944	-	6.1 (119)

138.	Christmas Holiday (1944)	(music: "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year") (lyrics: "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year")	1944	-	6.7 (272)
	AKAs: W. Somerset Maugham's Christmas Holiday (Australia)
139.	A Lecture on Camouflage (1944)	("I'm Ridin' For a Fall")	1944	-	6.6 (30)

140.	Seven Days Ashore (1944)	(lyrics: "I Get the Neck of the Chicken" (1942) (uncredited))	1944	-	5.7 (44)

141.	Jam Session (1944)	(lyrics: "'Murder,' He Says")	1944	-	6.0 (47)

142.	Moon Over Las Vegas (1944)	(writer: "Touch of Texas")	1944	-	-

143.	Little Red Riding Rabbit (1944)	("I'm Riding For A Fall")	1944	-	7.6 (276)

144.	Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)	(lyrics: "How Sweet You Are", "I'm Riding for a Fall", "Good Night, Good Neighbor", "Love Isn't Born (It's Made)", "Thank Your Lucky Stars", "We're Staying Home Tonight", "They're Either Too Young or Too Old", "The Dreamer", "Ice Cold Katy", "Way Up North", "That's What You Jolly Well Get", "No You, No Me")	1943	-	7.3 (482)

145.	Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943)	(lyrics: "Can't Get Out Of This Mood" (1942) (uncredited))	1943	-	6.4 (68)

146.	Happy Go Lucky (1943)	(lyrics: "Sing a Tropical Song, "Happy Go Lucky", "Murder, He Says", "Let's Get Lost", "The Fuddy Duddy Watchmaker")	1943	-	7.0 (56)

147.	Tornado (1943)	(writer: "There Goes My Dream")	1943	-	9.1 (7)

148.	Strictly G.I. (1943)	(lyrics: "'Murder,' He Says")	1943	-	7.9 (45)
	AKAs: Army-Navy Screen Magazine #20 (USA: alternative title)
149.	Sing, Helen, Sing (1943)	(lyrics: "MURDER, HE SAYS")	1943	-	-

150.	The Glass Key (1942)	(lyrics: "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" (1942))	1942	-	7.3 (1,247)

151.	Reap the Wild Wind (1942)	(lyrics: "Sea Chantey (The Nellie B)" (1942) (uncredited))	1942	-	6.8 (920)
	AKAs: Cecil B. DeMille's Reap the Wild Wind (USA: complete title)
152.	Tortilla Flat (1942)	(lyrics: "Ay, Ay, Paisano!" (1942))	1942	-	6.5 (522)

153.	Seven Days' Leave (1942)	(lyrics: "Please Won't You Leave My Girl Alone" (1942), "Can't Get Out of This Mood" (1942), "You Speak My Language" (1942), "A Touch of Texas" (1942), "Soft Hearted" (1942), "I Get the Neck of the Chicken" (1942), "Puerto Rico" (1942))	1942	-	6.0 (95)

154.	Lost Canyon (1942)	(lyrics: "(I Got Spurs That) Jingle, Jangle, Jingle")	1942	-	7.0 (27)

155.	Little Joe, the Wrangler (1942)	(writer: "Little Joe, the Wrangler")	1942	-	-

156.	The Forest Rangers (1942)	(lyrics: "TALL GROWS THE TIMBER", "JINGLE JANGLE JINGLE")	1942	-	7.1 (103)

157.	Priorities on Parade (1942)	(lyrics: "You're in Love with Someone Else", "Here Comes Katrinka", "Payday", "Kiss the Boys Goodbye")	1942	-	7.0 (7)

158.	Sweater Girl (1942)	(lyrics: "I Said No", "I Don't Want to Walk Without You")	1942	-	7.1 (16)

159.	Night in New Orleans (1942)	(lyrics: "Small Fry")	1942	-	-

160.	This Gun for Hire (1942)	(lyrics: "I've Got You" (uncredited), "Now You See It, Now You Don't" (uncredited))	1942	-	7.7 (2,103)

161.	Popular Science (1942/II)	(lyrics: "(I Got Spurs) Jingle Jangle Jingle")	1942	-	-
	AKAs: Popular Science J-2-2
162.	I Don't Want to Walk Without You (1942)	(lyrics: "I Don't Want to Walk Without You")	1942	-	-

163.	Hold Back the Dawn (1941)	(lyrics: "My Boy My Boy" (1941))	1941	-	7.7 (486)

164.	Manpower (1941)	(lyrics: "He Lied and I Listened" (1941), "I'm in No Mood for Music Tonight" (1941) (uncredited))	1941	-	7.0 (382)

165.	Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941)	("We're the Couple in the Castle" (1941), "Katy Did, Katy Didn't" (1941), "I'll Dance at Your Wedding (Honey Dear)" (1941), "Boy Oh Boy" (1941))	1941	-	6.9 (298)
	AKAs: Bugville (USA: alternative title) Hoppity Goes to Town (UK)
166.	Glamour Boy (1941)	(writer: "Love Is An Old Fashioned Thing", "The Magic of Magnolias")	1941	-	6.7 (5)
	AKAs: Hearts in Springtime (UK)
167.	Burma Convoy (1941)	(lyrics: "You've Got That Look That Leaves Me Weak")	1941	-	6.3 (11)

168.	Beauty and the Beach (1941)	(writer: "Kiss the Boys Goodbye")	1941	-	-
	AKAs: Paramount Headliner: Beauty and the Beach (USA: series title)
169.	Man from Montana (1941)	(writer: "Little Joe, the Wrangler")	1941	-	-

170.	Aloma of the South Seas (1941)	(writer: "THE WHITE BLOSSOMS OF TAH-NI")	1941	-	5.7 (30)

171.	Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941)	(writer: "I'll Never Let a Day Pass By", "Kiss the Boys Goodbye", "Sand in My Shoes", "Find Yourself a Melody", "My Start")	1941	-	6.6 (10)

172.	The Parson of Panamint (1941)	(lyrics: "NO RING ON HER FINGER")	1941	-	7.4 (8)

173.	Forced Landing (1941)	(lyrics: "Bandolero")	1941	-	-

174.	Caught in the Draft (1941)	(lyrics: "LOVE ME AS I AM")	1941	-	7.0 (184)

175.	Las Vegas Nights (1941)	(lyrics: "Dolores" (uncredited), "I Gotta Ride", "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary")	1941	-	5.4 (47)
	AKAs: The Gay City (UK)
176.	Johnny Apollo (1940)	(lyrics: "Dancing for Nickels and Dimes" (1940), "Your Kiss" (1940) (uncredited))	1940	-	6.8 (239)

177.	A Night at Earl Carroll's (1940)	(music: "I Wanna Make With the Happy Times") (lyrics: "Li'l Boy Love")	1940	-	3.4 (8)

178.	Dancing on a Dime (1940)	(music: "Dancing on a Dime", "I Hear Music", "Manana", "Lovable Sort of Person") (lyrics: "Dancing on a Dime", "I Hear Music", "Manana", "Lovable Sort of Person")	1940	-	5.3 (5)

179.	Seven Sinners (1940)	(lyrics: "I'VE BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE", "THE MAN'S IN THE NAVY", "I FELL OVERBOARD")	1940	-	6.8 (439)
	AKAs: Café of the Seven Sinners (UK: reissue title)
180.	North West Mounted Police (1940)	(writer: "DOES THE MOON SHINE THROUGH THE LONESOME PINE?")	1940	-	6.5 (471)
	AKAs: Northwest Mounted Police
181.	Sandy Is a Lady (1940)	(lyrics: "Little Joe, the Wrangler")	1940	-	-

182.	Typhoon (1940)	(writer: "PALMS OF PARADISE")	1940	-	6.2 (21)
	AKAs: The Big Haircut
183.	Buck Benny Rides Again (1940)	(lyrics: "SAY IT (OVER AND OVER AGAIN)", "MY! MY!", "MY KIND OF COUNTRY", "DRUMS IN THE NIGHT")	1940	-	7.2 (136)

184.	Unusual Occupations (1940/IV)	(music: "Two Sleepy People")	1940	-	-

185.	Destry Rides Again (1939)	(lyrics: "See What the Boys in the Back Room Will Have", "You've Got That Look", "Little Joe, the Wrangler")	1939	-	7.8 (3,808)

186.	The Llano Kid (1939)	(writer: "Starry Eyes", "El Huapango") (lyrics: "El Capitan")	1939	-	-

187.	Hawaiian Nights (1939)	(writer: "Hawaii Sing Me to Sleep", "Hey, Good Lookin'!", "I Found My Love", "Then I Wrote The Minuet in G")	1939	-	-

188.	Man About Town (1939)	(lyrics: "THAT SENTIMENTAL SANDWICH", "FIDGETY JOE", "STRANGE ENCHANTMENT")	1939	-	7.2 (56)

189.	Heritage of the Desert (1939)	(writer: "Here's A Heart")	1939	-	6.5 (9)

190.	Maisie (1939)	(lyrics: "Little Joe the Wrangler")	1939	-	6.4 (111)

191.	Some Like It Hot (1939)	(writer: "Some Like It Hot") (lyrics: "The Lady's in Love with You")	1939	-	6.9 (138)
	AKAs: Rhythm Romance (USA: TV title)
192.	Small Fry (1939/I)	(music: "Small Fry")	1939	-	6.4 (70)

193.	Cafe Society (1939)	(music: "The Park Avenue Gimp") (lyrics: "Kiss Me with your Eyes", "The Park Avenue Gimp")	1939	-	7.8 (15)

194.	Hoagy Carmichael (1939)	(lyrics: "Small Fry")	1939	-	6.4 (12)

195.	Thanks for the Memory (1938/II)	(lyrics: "Two Sleepy People")	1938	-	7.0 (39)

196.	Freshman Year (1938)	(music: "Chasing You Around")	1938	-	-

197.	Spawn of the North (1938)	(lyrics: "I Wish I Was the Willow" (uncredited), "I Like Mountain Music" (uncredited))	1938	-	7.0 (121)

198.	Sing You Sinners (1938)	(lyrics: "SMALL FRY")	1938	-	7.1 (33)

199.	The Texans (1938)	(lyrics: "I'll Come to the Wedding")	1938	-	6.5 (76)

200.	Cocoanut Grove (1938)	("Says My Heart")	1938	-	7.3 (18)

201.	College Swing (1938)	(lyrics: "Moments Like This", "I Fall In Love With You Every Day", "College Swing", "How'dja Like To Love Me", "What Did Romeo Say To Juliet?", "What A Rumba Does To Romance", "You're A Natural")	1938	-	6.5 (158)
	AKAs: Swing, Teacher, Swing (UK)
202.	Fight for Your Lady (1937)	(lyrics: "Blame It on the Danube" (1937))	1937	-	5.8 (41)

203.	Blossoms on Broadway (1937)	(lyrics: "No Ring on Her Finger", "You Can't Tell a Man by His Hat", "Finale")	1937	-	5.6 (5)

204.	Vogues of 1938 (1937)	(lyrics: "Lovely One")	1937	-	6.1 (115)
	AKAs: All This and Glamour Too Vogues (USA: TV title) Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 (USA: complete title)
205.	Everybody Sing (1937)	("Everybody Sings")	1937	-	-

206.	Flying Hostess (1936)	(lyrics: "Bang! The Bell Rang" (uncredited))	1936	-	-

207.	The Man I Marry (1936)	(lyrics: "I Know I'm in Harlem")	1936	-	-

208.	Yellowstone (1936)	(lyrics: "Joggin' Along")	1936	-	6.1 (33)

209.	Postal Inspector (1936)	(lyrics: "Hot Towel", "Let's Have Bluebirds on All Our Wallpaper")	1936	-	5.2 (32)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Gleason (2002) (TV)	(composer: song "Bubbles in the Wine")	2002	-	6.6 (229)
	AKAs: Gleason: The Jackie Gleason Story
2.	La haine (1995)	(composer: song "Say It - Over and Over Again")	1995	-	8.1 (25,052)
	AKAs: La haine (UK) (USA) The Hate (International: English title)
3.	"The Lawrence Welk Show" (1955)	composer: theme music (unknown episodes, 1955-1970)	1955	-	5.9 (115)
	AKAs: Memories of Lawrence Welk (USA: repeat compilations title) The Dodge Dancing Party (USA: new title) The Plymouth Show (USA: alternative title)
4.	It Comes Up Love (1943)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1943	-	7.9 (7)
	AKAs: A Date with an Angel (UK)
5.	Frisco Lil (1942)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1942	-	-

6.	West Point Widow (1941)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1941	-	-

7.	Golden Gloves (1940)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1940	-	7.8 (5)

8.	Those Were the Days! (1940)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1940	-	7.9 (13)
	AKAs: At Good Old Siwash Good Old Schooldays (UK)
9.	Heritage of the Desert (1939)	(composer: songs) (lyricist: songs)	1939	-	6.5 (9)

10.	The Last Warning (1938)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1938	-	6.7 (6)

11.	Letter of Introduction (1938)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1938	-	6.0 (89)

12.	The Devil's Party (1938)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1938	-	6.0 (83)

13.	Midnight Intruder (1938)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1938	-	-

14.	The Spy Ring (1938)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1938	-	6.8 (6)

15.	A Girl with Ideas (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

16.	That's My Story! (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

17.	The Lady Fights Back (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

18.	Reported Missing (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

19.	The Wildcatter (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

20.	As Good as Married (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

21.	When Love Is Young (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

22.	Breezing Home (1937)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1937	-	-

23.	Three Smart Girls (1936)	(composer: stock music) (uncredited)	1936	-	7.0 (345)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Great Performances" (1972)	(1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	8.4 (106)
	1 TV episode: "Great Performances: Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (#21.1)" (from musical "Guys and Dolls")
2.	Operettemelodieën (1967) (TV)		1967	-	-

3.	Miss Tatlock's Millions (1948)	(uncredited)	1948	-	7.3 (84)

4.	Happy Go Lucky (1943)		1943	-	7.0 (56)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	The Most Happy Fella (1980) (TV)	(adaptation of They Knew What They Wanted)	1980	-	6.2 (25)

2.	Priorities on Parade (1942)	(writer)	1942	-	7.0 (7)

Actor View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Red, Hot and Blue (1949)	Hair-do Lempke	1949	-	6.8 (44)

Thanks View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	That's Entertainment! (1974)	(acknowledgment)	1974	-	7.6 (2,525)
		AKAs: That's Entertainment: 50 Years of MGM (USA: alternative title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950)	Himself (1 episode, 1953)	1953	-	7.8 (140)
	AKAs: Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title) Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title) Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle) 1 TV episode: "The Colgate Comedy Hour: (#3.22)" Himself
2.	"Toast of the Town" (1948)	Himself (1 episode, 1952)	1952	-	8.4 (100)
	AKAs: The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: "Toast of the Town: (#6.14)" Himself

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		1 TV episode: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin': 1943-1960 (2004) Himself

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Stage: Wrote music and lyrics for "Greenwillow" on Broadway (1960). Musical comedy. Book by Lesser Samuels and Loesser. Based on the novel by B.J. Chute. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Musical Director: Abba Bogin. Scenic Design by Peter Larkin. Choreographed by Joe Layton. Directed by George Roy Hill. Alvin Theatre,: 8 Mar 1960-28 May 1960 (97 performances). Cast: Anthony Perkins (as "Gideon Briggs"), William Chapman, Cecil Kellaway (as "rev. Birdsong"), Pert Kelton (as "Gramma Briggs"), Ellen McCown, Kenny Adams, Jere Admire, Don Atkinson, Estelle Aza, Betsy Bridge, Lynn Brinker, Lee Cass, Joan Coddington, Saralou Cooper, Grover Dale, Dortha Duckworth, Ethelyne Dunfee, Richard Englund, Marie Foster, Rico Froehlich, David Gold, Russell Goodwin, Margery Gray, Mickey Gunnerson, Brenda Harris, Jordon Howard, Patsi King, Jack Leigh, Bruce MacKay, John Megna, Marian Mercer, Carl Nicholas, Thomas Norden, Virginia Oswald, Bob Roman, Elaine Swann, Shelia Swenson, Maggie Task, Karen Thorsell, Ian Tucker, Nancy Van Rhein, Jimmy White. Produced by Robert A. Willey in association with Frank Productions, Inc. more

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