Birthday of the Week: Henry Mancini
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Henry Mancini, who would have turned 100 on Tuesday (April 16). To commemorate the anniversary of his birth, let us know your favorite Henry Mancini composition....
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Daily Eighties Flashback: Henry Mancini “Theme from Hotel”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show Hotel began its five-season run on ABC. The show’s theme music was composed by Henry Mancini.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Henry Mancini “The Thorn Birds Theme”
One of the most watched television miniseries ever, The Thorn Birds began its four-episode run exactly 40 years ago today. The theme was composed by Henry Mancini.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Henry Mancini “Theme from Newhart”
Exactly 40 years ago today, Newhart began its eight-season run on CBS. Its theme music was composed by Henry Mancini.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Henry Mancini “Remington Steele Theme”
Exactly 40 years ago today, Remington Steele began its five-season run on NBC. The show’s theme music was composed by Henry Mancini.
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Hanry Mancini and His Orchestra “(Theme from) Love Story”
Henry Mancini and His Orchestra hit the Top 40 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart seven times. Exactly 50 years ago, the last of those seven hits, “(Theme from) Love Story” from the 1970 film Love Story,...
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Henry Mancini and His Orchestra “Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet”
Composer Henry Mancini and his orchestra made fifteen appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, largely with pieces featured on television and in films. Mancini and his orchestra’s biggest hit was their only number one...
