Vic Mizzy, a film and television composer best known for writing the theme songs to the 1960's comedy hits "Green Acres" and "The Adams Family," died on October 17, 2009 at the age of 93 at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles.
He wrote a number of other theme songs including ones for the shows of Don Rickles and Phyllis Diller as well as several comedies of Don Knotts. His biggest hit was "The Adams Family". He also played the harpsichord which gave the song its unique style. Since he didn't want to pay for singers, he sang the song himself and overdubbed it three times to create its choral effect. He also choreographed the snapping of the fingers by the shows cast to the playing of the song.
He was a shrewed businessman. By owning the copyrights to his music, he ensured himself a lifetime of royalties.
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