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Lew Bedell(1919-2000)

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Composer, author, comedian, publisher. Educated at Santa Barbara State College. He was a TV entertainer, 1945-1955, and was also a record company executive. Joining ASCAP in 1961, he collaborated musically with Ernie Freeman. His songs include "Hold Back The Dawn", "Little Orphan Boy", and "Percolator".
BornMarch 21, 1919
DiedJuly 6, 2000(81)
BornMarch 21, 1919
DiedJuly 6, 2000(81)
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Known for

Obit. (2016)
Obit.
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 2016
Make Believe Stars
TV Series
  • Self - Host
  • 1953

Credits

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Actor

  • Slaughter Trail (1951)
    Slaughter Trail
    4.5
    • Trooper 'Hardsaddle' Harry (uncredited)
    • 1951

Soundtrack

  • Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)
    Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
    7.2
    • writer: "No Matter What Shape"
    • 2022
  • Obit. (2016)
    Obit.
    7.3
    • writer: "No Matter What Shape Your Stomach's In"
    • 2016

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 21, 1919
    • El Paso, Texas, USA
  • Died
    • July 6, 2000
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Dolores Barrymore(2 children)

Did you know

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    Son-in-law of John Barrymore. Named his son Dore after the record label he founded, Dore Records (1958-2001.

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