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Milton Delugg (December 2, 1918 – April 6, 2015) was an American musician, composer and arranger. [1] Early years. Milton Delugg was born in Los Angeles, California. He said, “There aren't any Deluggs. It's not a real name.” He believed the family's ancestral name to be D’Luggatch.
Apr 13, 2015 · Milton Delugg, who accompanied Al Jolson on the accordion, co-wrote the Nat King Cole hit “Orange Colored Sky,” conducted the band for Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show” and was musical...
Apr 14, 2015 · Milton Delugg, an accordionist and composer who conducted the "Tonight Show" band for a year when Johnny Carson was its host, died April 6 of heart failure at his Los Angeles home, The New York...
Apr 7, 2015 · Milton Delugg was a music director and composer for TV shows, game shows and parades, known for his hits \"Orange Colored Sky\" and \"Hoop-Dee-Doo Polka\". He died in 2015 at age 96 and was remembered by many friends and colleagues.
Milton Delugg (1918-2015) was a versatile musician who composed, arranged, conducted and performed for radio, film, TV and stage. He is known for his songs \"Orange-Colored Sky\", \"Hoop Dee Doo\" and \"Roller Coaster\", and for his work on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and The Gong Show.
- Music Department, Composer, Actor
- December 2, 1918
- Milton Delugg
- April 6, 2015
Milton Delugg (1918-2015) was a conductor, accordionist and composer for various shows, including The Tonight Show, The Gong Show and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In this interview, he recounts his career highlights, his interactions with famous personalities and his original compositions.
Milton Delugg was a music director and conductor who worked on various shows, including The Tonight Show and The Gong Show. Read excerpts from his 2008 Archive interview and his obituary in The New York Times.
