Earle Hagen
Earle Harry Hagen (July 9, 1919 – May 26, 2008) was an American composer who created music for films and television. His best-known TV themes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad. He is also remembered for composing and whistling the theme to The Andy Griffith Show; writing the instrumental song "Harlem Nocturne" used as the theme for television's Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer; and co-writing the theme song to Tim Conway's Western comedy Rango.
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Earle Hagen in the 1960s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Earle Harry Hagen |
| Born | July 9, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2008 (aged 88) Rancho Mirage, California |
| Genres | Soundtrack |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Years active | 1939–2008 |
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