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David Porter (VII)
David Porter was born on November 21, 1941 in the USA as David Dixon Porter.
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In Episode 3 of Season 2 of "The Grand Tour," Jeremy Clarkson asks if Europe's glamour set still needs jets and helicopters to fulfill a busy day of breakfasting in St. Tropez, skiing in the Alps, and dining in Turin, or if they'd be better off with a car. Episode 3 is available Friday, Dec. 22.
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2016
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2016: Auditions 5
(2016)
... (writer: "Hold On! I'm a Comin'" - uncredited)
2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Chris Evans/Marc Maron/Little Big Shots/Lecrae
(2016)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2013-2016
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Miseducation of Susan Ross
(2016)
... (writer: "Hold On, I'm Comin'" - uncredited)
- Top of the Hour
(2013)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2015
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.3
(2015)
... (writer: "Gotta Work" - uncredited)
2014
Today at Wimbledon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2014: Day 10
(2014)
... (writer: "Hold On! I'm a Comin'" - uncredited)
2014
The Marty Stuart Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Sam Moore
(2014)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2014
Live from Daryl's House
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Billy Gibbons
(2014)
... (writer: "I Thank You")
2013
Lilyhammer
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Fiddler's Green
(2013)
... (writer: "B-A-B-Y (Soul Mix)")
2013
Parenthood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- It Has to Be Now
(2013)
... (writer: "Wrap It Up" - uncredited)
2013
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Showdowns, Part 1
(2013)
... (writer: "Hold On, I'm a Comin'")
2012-2013
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Blind Auditions 3
(2013)
... (writer: "Gotta Work" - uncredited)
- Blind Auditions 2
(2012)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2013
BioShock Infinite
(Video Game) ("Rory O'More / Saddle The Pony") / (producer: "Rory O'More / Saddle The Pony")
2010-2013
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes)
- Episode #21.113
(2013)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.199
(2012)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.102
(2012)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- Episode #19.149
(2011)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- Episode #19.89
(2011)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2012
No me la puc treure del cap
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Cançons de viatge
(2012)
... (writer: "Hold On I'm Comin'")
2012
Legendy Retro FM
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.7
(2012)
... (writer: "Hold On I'm Coming")
2011
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #19.36
(2011)
... (writer: "Hold On, I'm A Comin'" - uncredited)
- Episode #19.23
(2011)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2010
Human Target
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ilsa Pucci
(2010)
... (writer: "Gotta Work" - uncredited)
2010
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.32
(2010)
... (writer: "Never Like This Before")
2010
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 10 Performance
(2010)
... (writer: "Hold On, I'm Comin'")
2009
Misfits
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.3
(2009)
... (writer: "A Place Nobody Can Find")
2008
Eli Stone
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Happy Birthday, Nate
(2008)
... (writer: "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" - uncredited)
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 20
(2008)
... (writer: "Soul Man")
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Australia
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 18 Results
(2008)
... (writer: "Soul Man")
2007
Dancing with the Stars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Round 6
(2007)
... (writer: "Hold On, I'm Comin'")
2007
Gilmore Girls
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?
(2007)
... (writer: "B-A-B-Y" - uncredited)
2007
My Name Is Earl
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy
(2007)
... (writer: "Rump Shaker" - uncredited)
2006
Jools's Hootenanny
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Jools' 14th Annual Hootenanny
(2006)
... (writer: "Hold On I'm Comin'", "I Thank You", "Soul Man")
2004-2005
Australian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Top 11 Performance Show: The 60's
(2005)
... (writer: "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "Hold On, I'm Comin'")
- Top 12 Performance Show: Australian Made
(2004)
... (writer: "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby")
2005
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
(TV Special documentary) (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
2002
Only the Strong Survive
(Documentary) (writer: "Soul Man", "Hold On I'm Coming", "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby", "B-A-B-Y")
1998
King of the Hill
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Leanne's Saga
(1998)
... (writer: "Wrap It Up")
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Big Angry Virgin from Outer Space
(1996)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
1994
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Bart's Girlfriend
(1994)
... (writer: "Troll Man")
1993
Space Rangers
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Banshies
(1993)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
1991-1992
The Wonder Years
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Kevin Delivers
(1992)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- When Worlds Collide
(1991)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
1991
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Banks Shot
(1991)
... (writer: "Soul Man")
1987
The Charmings
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Witch Is of Van Oaks
(1987)
... (writer: "Soul Man")
1987
Newhart
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Prima Darryl
(1987)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
1978-1980
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Kirk Douglas/Sam and Dave
(1980)
... (writer: "You Don't Know Like I Know", "Soul Man" - uncredited)
- Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers
(1978)
... (writer: "Soul Man" - uncredited)
1979
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Young Master Carlson
(1979)
... (writer: "Soul Man")
- I Want to Keep My Baby
(1979)
... (writer: "B-A-B-Y")
1978
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 7 December 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "B-A-B-Y")
1974-1978
Rock Concert
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 16 September 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "I Thank You")
- Episode #1.18
(1974)
... (writer: "Nutbrush City Limits")
1978
What's Up Superdoc!
(lyrics: "Hold On I'm Coming" - as Porter) / (music: "Hold On I'm Coming" - as Porter)
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.35
(1965)
... (writer: "Every Ounce of Strength")
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[on Solomon Burke] We've lost a great entertainer in Solomon, someone who never got his just due. See more »Trivia:
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005 in New York City alongside Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman, Bill Withers, John Fogerty, Steve Cropper and longtime collaborator Isaac Hayes. See more »Star Sign:
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