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George M. Cohan (1878–1942)
American composer, librettist, actor, dancer, author, director, and producer on the stage. Started his career in his family vaudeville shows, came to Broadway at the beginning of the 20th century. Was the composer of the American battle hymn of World War 1, 'Over There' Received the Congressional Gold Medal for his lifetime achievement 1936.
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Born:in Providence, Rhode Island, USADied:(age 64) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Soundtrack (235 credits)
Soundtrack (235 credits)
2017
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chasing Amy
(2017)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
2014-2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Christina Aguilera/Jeff Probst/Kid Rock
(2015)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag")
- Sir Paul McCartney/Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
(2014)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
2014
The Thanhouser Studio and the Birth of American Cinema
(Documentary) (lyrics: "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway") / (music: "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway")
2014
Great Performances
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Star-Spangled Spectacular: Bicentennial of Our National Anthem
(2014)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
2013
Studio C
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.5
(2013)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
2013
Serangoon Road
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Heatwave
(2013)
... (writer: "I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
2011-2012
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode #21.34
(2012)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.68
(2012)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.5
(2011)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
2012
Just 45 Minutes from Broadway
(writer: "Just 45 Minutes From Broadway", "Give My Regards to Broadway")
2012
True Blood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- We'll Meet Again
(2012)
... (writer: "The Yanky Doodle Boy", "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2012
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- A Friend in Deed
(2012)
... (music: "Cranky Doodle Joy" - uncredited)
2010-2011
Boardwalk Empire
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- To the Lost
(2011)
... (writer: "Over There" - uncredited)
- A Return to Normalcy
(2010)
... (writer: "Life's a Funny Proposition After All" - uncredited)
- Broadway Limited
(2010)
... (writer: "Marine's Hymn/Over There" - uncredited)
2008-2011
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Frank Reynolds' Little Beauties
(2011)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag", "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
- The Gang Gets Extreme: Home Makeover Edition
(2008)
... (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2010
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.186
(2010)
... (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2009
House M.D.
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Under My Skin
(2009)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
2009
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
(Video documentary) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2008
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
(TV Special documentary) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2008
Warner at War
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "You're a Grand Old Flag", "Over There" - uncredited)
2008
John Adams
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Peacefield
(2008)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy")
2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
(Documentary) (lyrics: "The Yankee Doodle Boy") / (music: "The Yankee Doodle Boy")
2006
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
(TV Movie) (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
Family Guy
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2006) (music - 1 episode, 2006)
- Saving Private Brian
(2006)
... (lyrics: "Over There" - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" - uncredited)
2005
Malcolm in the Middle
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Stilts
(2005)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (1 episode, 1991) (writer - 4 episodes, 1991 - 2003)
- Special Edna
(2003)
... (writer: "Over There")
- Beyond Blunderdome
(1999)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag")
- A Milhouse Divided
(1996)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
- Three Men and a Comic Book
(1991)
... (writer: "Over There" - uncredited)
- The War of the Simpsons
(1991)
... ("Over There", uncredited)
1997
American Masters
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Vaudeville
(1997)
... (writer: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" - uncredited)
1997
Caroline in the City
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles
(1997)
... (writer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1997
Friends
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The One with the Dirty Girl
(1997)
... (writer: "You're A Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
1995
Northern Exposure
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Buss Stop
(1995)
... (writer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1993
Shining Time Station
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Mr. Conductor's Fourth of July
(1993)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy", "Born on the Fourth of July")
1991
Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros.
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
1990
The Golden Girls
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Like the Beep Beep Beep of the Tom Tom
(1990)
... (writer: "Over There")
1987
Grace Kelly: The American Princess
(Video documentary) (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
1986
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Convict's Piano
(1986)
... (writer: "Over There")
1986
Off Beat
(lyrics: "Yankee Doodle Boy", "Give My Regards to Broadway") / (music: "Yankee Doodle Boy", "Give My Regards to Broadway")
1983
The Return of Captain Invincible
(lyrics: "Give My Regards to Broadway") / (music: "Give My Regards to Broadway")
1983
The Winds of War
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Storm Breaks
(1983)
... (writer: "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
1975-1982
M*A*S*H
(TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes)
- Blood and Guts
(1982)
... (writer: "Over There")
- Dear Uncle Abdul
(1979)
... (writer: "Over There")
- Lil
(1978)
... (writer: "Harrigan")
- Hawkeye
(1976)
... (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
- Dear Peggy
(1975)
... (writer: "Harrigan")
1980
Hollywood
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Hollywood Goes to War
(1980)
... (writer: "Over There" - uncredited)
1978
America's Sweetheart: The Mary Pickford Story
(Documentary) (writer: "Mary's A Grand Old Name" - uncredited)
1978
Columbo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Make Me a Perfect Murder
(1978)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (aka "The Yankee Doodle Boy") - uncredited)
1977
All You Need Is Love
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Always Chasing Rainbows: Tin Pan Alley
(1977)
... (writer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1977
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy")
1975
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
(Documentary) (music: "Give My Regards to Broadway" (1904) - uncredited)
1975
The Moving Picture Boys in the Great War
(Documentary) (lyrics: "Over There") / (music: "Over There")
1974
The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney
(TV Special documentary) (writer: "Give My Regards to Broadway", "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
1969
The Dodge Dancing Party
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Veteran's Day Show
(1969)
... (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
The Kraft Music Hall
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1969) (music - 1 episode, 1969) (writer - 1 episode, 1967)
- Broadway's Best: 1969
(1969)
... (lyrics: "You're A Grand Old Flag/Mary/Yankee Doodle Dandy", "My Town/Give My Regards to Broadway") / (music: "You're A Grand Old Flag/Mary/Yankee Doodle Dandy", "My Town/Give My Regards to Broadway")
- Give My Regards to Broadway
(1967)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy", "Always Leave 'Em Laughing", "You're A Wonderful Girl", "Mary's A Grand Old Name", "You're A Grand Old Flag", "Over There")
That Girl
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1969) (music - 1 episode, 1969)
- My Sister's Keeper
(1969)
... (lyrics: "Over There" - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" - uncredited)
1968
The Dean Martin Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.21
(1968)
... (writer: "Give My Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1967
The Lucy Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Lucy and Carol Burnett: Part 2
(1967)
... (writer: "Over There" - uncredited)
The Monkees
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1967) (music - 1 episode, 1967)
- Monkees on the Wheel
(1967)
... (lyrics: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited) / (music: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
Gilligan's Island
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1965) (music - 1 episode, 1965)
- The Little Dictator
(1965)
... (lyrics: "H-a-r-r-double R-i-g-a-n") / (music: "H-a-r-r-double R-i-g-a-n")
1964
Theatre 625
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Parade's End #3: A Man Could Stand Up
(1964)
... ("Over There", uncredited)
1964
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Ballerina
(1964)
... (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" - uncredited)
1964
Coronation Street
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.391
(1964)
... (writer: "Over There" - uncredited)
1963
The Judy Garland Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(1963)
... (writer: "Harrigan" - uncredited)
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1962) (music - 1 episode, 1962)
- The County Nurse
(1962)
... (lyrics: "Mary Is a Grand Old Name") / (music: "Mary Is a Grand Old Name")
1959
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Give My Regards to Broadway
(1959)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy", "Mary Is a Grand Old Name", "Harrigan", "Give Me Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1959
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Sallie Brophy & Tommy Nolan
(1959)
... (writer: "She's a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
Screen Directors Playhouse
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 1956) (music - 1 episode, 1956)
- What Day Is It?
(1956)
... (lyrics: "Yankee Doodle Boy", "Mary") / (music: "Yankee Doodle Boy", "Mary")
1949
The Ed Wynn Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.5
(1949)
... (writer: "Forty Five Minutes from Broadway", "Seventeen Minutes from Broadway" - uncredited)
1949
Toast of the Town
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #2.47
(1949)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
- Episode #2.42
(1949)
... (writer: "Yankee Doodle Dandy" - uncredited)
1948
Give My Regards to Broadway
(lyrics: "Give my Regards to Broadway" - uncredited) / (music: "Give my Regards to Broadway" - uncredited)
1947
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
(lyrics: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" - uncredited) / (music: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" - uncredited)
1946
Stiliga Augusta
(lyrics: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "Over There") / (music: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "Over There") / (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "Over There")
1943
The Voice That Thrilled the World
(Short) (writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy", "You're a Grand Old Flag" - uncredited)
1942
Yankee Doodle Dandy
(writer: "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (1904), "Give My Regards to Broadway" (1904), "Over There" (1917), "You're a Grand Old Flag" (1906), "Mary's a Grand Old Name" (1906), "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway" (1906), "So Long, Mary" (1906), "Harrigan" (1908), "I Was Born in Virginia" (1906), "The Warmest Baby in the Bunch" (1896), "Oh, You Wonderful Girl" (1911), "Blue Skies, Gray Skies" (1927), "The Belle of the Barbers' Ball" (1908), "Like the Wandering Minstrel" (1927), "Nellie Kelly, I Love You" (1922), "The Man Who Owns Broadway" (1909), "Molly Malone" (1927), "Billie" (1928), "In a Kingdom of Our Own" (1929), "You Remind Me of My Mother" (1922) - uncredited)
1941
Babes on Broadway
(writer: "Mary's a Grand Old Name" (1905), "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (1904) - uncredited)
1940
Little Nellie Kelly
(lyrics: "Nellie is a Darling" (1922) (uncredited), "Nellie Kelly I Love You" (1922)) / (music: "Nellie is a Darling" (1922) (uncredited), "Nellie Kelly I Love You" (1922))
1939
Thunder Afloat
(lyrics: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited)
1939
The Ash Can Fleet
(Short) (lyrics: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited)
1938
A Yank at Oxford
(lyrics: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited)
1935
Here Comes the Band
(lyrics: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited)
1933
Broadway to Hollywood
(music: "Over There" (1917), "Give My Regards to Broadway" (1904) - uncredited)
1932
The Conquerors
(lyrics: "Yankee Doodle Boy" (1904) - uncredited) / (music: "Yankee Doodle Boy" (1904) - uncredited)
1932
The Phantom President
(performer: "THE MEDICINE SHOW", "SOMEONE OUGHT TO WAVE THE FLAG", "WE NEED A MEDICINE MAN") / (writer: "WE NEED A MEDICINE MAN")
1931
The Miracle Woman
(lyrics: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited) / (music: "Over There" (1917) - uncredited)
1927
Aunt Jemima: The Original Fun Flour Maker
(Short) (writer: "I Was Born in Virginia" - uncredited)
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Stage: Wrote "The Miracle Man", produced on Broadway. Astor Theatre: 21 Sep 1914-Dec 1914 (closing date unknown/97 performances). Cast: Frank Bacon (as "Hiram Higgins"), Earle Browne (as "Harry Evans"), Daniel Burns (as "Bobby"), Clifford Dempsey (as "Tom Holmes"; Broadway debut), Ada Gilman (as "Martha Higgins"), Percy Helton (as "... See more »Publicity Listings:
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[on playing Nat Miller, the father, in Ah Wilderness! (1935)] This fellow [Eugene O'Neill] doesn't ring the bell, he lets you pull it. The play just shows you this fellow's observations. You wouldn't call it a part at all. It's a study. See more »Trivia:
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