Ruth Roberts(1926-2011)

Ruth Roberts was born on 31 August 1926 in Port Chester, New York, USA. She is known for Yes Man (2008), The Benchwarmers (2006) and A Dirty Shame (2004). She was married to Gene Piller. She died on 30 June 2011 in Rye Brook, New York, USA.

Known for

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The Simpsons
8.6
TV Series
- writer: "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game" (uncredited)
- 2025
Cannonball
5.7
TV Series
- writer: "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." (uncredited)
- 2017
Mike and Mike in the Morning
6.8
TV Series
- writer: "Meet the Mets"
- 2014–2015
Jackass 3D
7.0
- writer: "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A."
- 2010
Yes Man
6.8
- writer: "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A."
- 2008
The Benchwarmers
5.6
- writer: "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ballgame"
- 2006
A Dirty Shame
5.1
- writer: "Eager Beaver Baby"
- 2004
The Blues
8.0
TV Mini Series
- writer: "Duke's Place"
- 2003
The Dead Zone
7.3
TV Series
- lyrics: "Winter Snow"
- music: "Winter Snow"
- 2003
61*
7.7
TV Movie
- lyrics: "I Love Mickey"
- music: "I Love Mickey"
- 2001
Everybody Loves Raymond
7.3
TV Series
- writer: "Meet the Mets" (uncredited)
- 1999
Mystery Science Theater 3000
8.6
TV Series
- music: "Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A." (uncredited)
- 1990
Some Call It Loving
5.3
- writer: "Mr. Touchdown USA"
- 1973
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
7.7
TV Series
- writer: "It's a Beautiful Day for a Ballgame" (uncredited)
- 1960
The Tunnel of Love
5.8
- Soundtrack ("Run Away, Skidaddle, Skidoo")
- 1958

Trivia
She is best remembered for writing the New York Mets theme song, "Meet the Mets," in collaboration with Bill Katz. She also wrote "Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues," originally recorded by Buddy Holly. A version of this song, recorded by the Beatles during a session for their "Let It Be" album, appears on the Beatles Anthology 3.

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