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Mitchell Ayres (1910–1969)

Music Department | Actor | Composer

Composer,conductor, bandleader, author and songwriter, educated at Columbia University. He made many records. Leading his own orchestra in the 1940s, he later became the musical director for recordings, most notably for Perry Como. He joined ASCAP in 1955, and his popular-song compositions include "I'm A Slave to You"; "He's a Wolf"; "Scratchin' the Surface"; and "Madeira"... See full bio »

Born:

Mitchell Agress
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Died:

(age 58) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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The Hollywood Palace (TV series) (musical director - 4 episodes, 1965-1967) (conductor - 1 episode, 1966)
– Episode #5.13 (1967) (musical director)
– Episode #4.14 (1966) (musical director)
– Episode #4.1 (1966) (conductor)
– Episode #3.27 (1966) (musical director)
– Episode #2.28 (1965) (musical director)
 
1966 The John Gary Show (TV series) (conductor)
 
1948 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV series) (musical director)
 
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1966 The Milton Berle Show (TV series)
Musical Director
 
1944 Moonlight and Cactus
Mitch Ayers
 
1944 Lady, Let's Dance
Mitchell Ayers (as Mitchell Ayres Orchestra)
 
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1965 The King Family Show (TV series)
 
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1964-1969 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Orchestra Leader
– Episode #5.15 (1967) … Himself - Orchestra Leader
 
1954-1963 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 April 1963 (1963) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 17 September 1955 (1955) … Himself (as Mitchell Ayres Orchestra)
– Episode dated 15 September 1954 (1954) … Himself (as Mitchell Ayres Orchestra)
 
1953 All Star Revue (TV series)
Himself - Guest Orchestra Leader
– Episode #3.24 (1953) … Himself - Guest Orchestra Leader
 
1951 TV's Top Tunes (TV series)
Himself - Orchestra Director (1951-1955)
 
1943 Swingtime Johnny
Himself
 
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One week after he was struck down and killed while crossing a Las Vegas street his wife suffered a fatal heart attack. . See more »

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Capricorn