Noted composer, songwriter, and author, this individual embarked on a prestigious academic journey, matriculating at the esteemed University of Illinois and subsequently, the renowned University of Maryland.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has had the privilege of working as a television writer for an impressive array of legendary performers, including the inimitable Sid Caesar, the iconic Bing Crosby, the talented Danny Thomas, the gifted Art Carney, the charming Dinah Shore, the incomparable Mary Martin, the beloved Danny Kaye, and the accomplished Dick Van Dyke.
In 1956, he joined the prestigious American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),and has since composed a vast repertoire of songs and instrumentals, including the catchy and memorable "I Just Got Somethin' in My Eye".
