Biography

T.Y. Drake was born on June 28, 1936 in Vancouver, Canada. He was a writer and director, known for The Psychiatrist (1970), The Keeper (1976) and Terror Train (1980). He was married to Sally Drake and Lois Jane Richman. He died on August 8, 2008.

Was a songwriter in the late 1950s, teaming with Bob Shane to write for the Kingston Trio. Also wrote "Olly Olly Oxen Free" with Rod McKuen.

Performed as a folk singer on Andy Williams' TV show as a member of the recording group The Good Time Singers.

Began writing for TV in the late '60s as both a story editor and scripter. One of his projects was the series "Then Came Bronson". His death came less than a year after the deaths of both "Then Came Bronson" producers Robert Sabaroff and Robert H. Justman, and its most prolific director, Jud Taylor.

Performed as a folk singer on Lloyd Bridges's TV show as a member of the recording group The Other Singers.

Father of Steven Drake (b.1959), Adam Drake (b.1960), and Jono Drake (b.1962).