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Encyclopedia > Billy Barnes (composer)

Billy Barnes (born January 27, 1927 in Los Angeles, California) is a six-time Emmy Award nominated composer/lyricst. He is best known for his revues including "The Billy Barnes Revue," "Billy Barnes' People," "Billy Barnes' Party," "Billy Barnes' L.A.," and "Billy Barnes' Hollywood." Other productions include "Movie Star," and "Blame It on the Movies." An assertive composer and skillful pianist, Barnes is affectionately known as the "Revue Master of Hollywood." January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the largest city in California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... An Emmy Award. ...


Billy Barnes' revues were the springboard for many talented comics and singers on the rise, including Bert Convey, Ken Berry, Jo Anne Worley, Jackie Joseph, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Dick Patterson, Dave Ketchum and Barnes' former wife, Joyce Jameson. Kenneth Roland Berry (born November 3, 1933 in Moline, Illinois) is an American actor, comedian, and dancer best know for protraying the televison characters of: Wilton Parmenter on F Troop, Sam Jones on Mayberry R.F.D., and Vinton Harper on Mamas Family. ... Jo Anne Worley (born on September 6, 1937) is an American actress. ... Comedic supporting actress who was formerly married to actor Ken Berry from May 29, 1960 until 1977 and with whom she adopted 2 children. ... Ann Morgan Guilbert (b. ... Coney Hatch was a Canadian rock band in the 1980s. ...


On television he wrote special material and original musical production numbers for "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," "The Danny Kaye Show," "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour," "Cher" and "The Carol Burnett Show." He wrote opening production numbers for several Academy Awards telecasts. He has composed comedic and topical songs for many of show business's greatest personalities including Lucille Ball, Bette Davis and Angela Lansbury. Rowan & Martins Laugh-In was a United States comedy television show broadcast for 140 episodes from January 22, 1968 through 1973 over the NBC network. ... The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour was a variety show which ran on CBS from August 1971 until May 1974. ... The Carol Burnett Show was a sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner. ... Academy Awards The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent film awards in the United States. ... Lucille Ball Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedian and star of I Love Lucy. ... This article is about Bette Davis the actress; there is also a singer named Betty Davis. ... Angela Lansbury, CBE (born October 16, 1925) is a British-born actress, the granddaughter of British Labour politician George Lansbury. ...


Most notable recordings of his songs include "(Have I Stayed) Too Long at the Fair" by Barbra Streisand and "Something Cool" by June Christie. Barbra Streisand - Guilty Pleasures. ...


Barnes had a rare and very funny recurring acting role on Mad About You in the 1990's as "Mr. Edlin", the musical director and pianist of a community theatre. Mad About You is a United States situation comedy which appeared on NBC from September 23, 1992 to 1999. ... This article is about the year. ...


Barnes received The Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Governor's Award for his lifetime achievement in the theatre. He resides in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles.



 
 

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