Thursday, July 1, 2010

Allyn Ferguson - Composer

Allyn Ferguson was an Emmy-winning composer who co-wrote the theme songs for the 1970's television hits "Charlie Angels" and "Barney Miller". Mr Ferguson died on June 23, 2010 at the age of 85 at his home in Los Angeles.

He wrote the music scores for dozens of television episodes during the 1970's and 1980's, but was best known for "Charlie's Angels" and "Barney Miller" which he co-wrote with Jack Elliot.

The received eight Emmy nominations and won it in 1985 for the television adaption of the classic novel "Camille".

He was also the musical co-director for the Oscars, Emmy and Grammy Award shows.

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