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George Wyle (born Bernard Weissman; March 22, 1916 – May 2, 2003) was an American orchestra leader and composer best known for having written the theme song to 1960s television sitcom Gilligan's Island. He is the grandfather of musician Adam Levy.
George Wyle. Producer (s) Robert Mersey. " It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year " is a popular Christmas song written in 1963 by Edward Pola and George Wyle. It was recorded and released that year by pop singer Andy Williams for his first Christmas album, The Andy Williams Christmas Album.
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- "The Christmas Song"
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May 4, 2003 · George Wyle, who composed one of the most popular TV theme songs, dies of leukemia at age 87. Wyle wrote more than 400 songs, including the Christmas classic "The Most Wonderful Time of the...
- Lynn Neary
May 5, 2003 · By The Associated Press. May 5, 2003. George Wyle, who co-wrote the theme song to ''Gilligan's Island'' and the Christmas classic ''It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,'' died on Friday in...
George Wyle, who wrote the theme song to Gilligan's Island and directed music for singers including Andy Williams, has died at the age of 87. Wyle also wrote the Christmas classic The Most...
George Wyle: Opening theme "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" Country of origin: United States: No. of seasons: 3: No. of episodes: 98 plus a 1963 pilot (first broadcast in 1964) (list of episodes) Production; Executive producer: Sherwood Schwartz: Producer: Sherwood Schwartz: Camera setup: Film; Single-camera: Running time: 25 minutes: Production ...
George Wyle. Soundtrack: The Running Man. Songwriter ("The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"), composer, educator, author, conductor, arranger, and a specialist in both professional and amateur choral work. After his education at James Monroe High School, he began his musical career in 1933 as a pianist and arranger, becoming a conductor in 1944.
