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Leroy Anderson (II) (1908–1975)
Leroy Anderson was born on June 29, 1908 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Eleanor Firke. He died on May 18, 1975 in Woodbury, Connecticut, USA.
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Born:in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 66) in Woodbury, Connecticut, USA |
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2003-2016
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (music - 4 episodes)
- The Nightmare After Krustmas
(2016)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
- Holidays of Future Passed
(2011)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
- Treehouse of Horror XIV
(2003)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
- Dude, Where's My Ranch?
(2003)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
2012-2015
Atop the Fourth Wall
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Cho Dengeki Stryker
(2015)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
- The Punisher: Silent Night #1
(2013)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
- Superman's Christmas Adventure
(2012)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
2014
Strictly Come Dancing
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas Special 2014
(2014)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2014
Hawaii Five-0
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ke Koho Mamao Aku
(2014)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2014
Pretty Little Liars
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Taking This One to the Grave
(2014)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2013
The Piano Shack
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
(2013)
... (writer: "Little Saint Nick" - uncredited)
2013
Home & Family
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Haylie Duff/The 5 Browns
(2013)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
2012
One Hit Wonderland
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
(2012)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
2012
Parenthood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- What to My Wondering Eyes
(2012)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2011
Some Jerk with a Camera
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- It's a Small World Holiday: Part One
(2011)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
2011
Doctors
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- The Season to Be Jolly
(2011)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
2011
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
(writer: "Sleigh Ride (Vocal)", "Sleigh Ride (Instrumental)")
2011
Friday Night Lights
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Always
(2011)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2010
Danville 2nd Ward Young Men
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Christmas 2010
(2010)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
2010
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Tony Blair/Mavis Staples/Jeff Tweedy
(2010)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2009
The Cleveland Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Cleveland Brown Christmas
(2009)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2006
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Children and Art
(2006)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2004
Malcolm in the Middle
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Standee
(2004)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
2003
Arrested Development
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- In God We Trust
(2003)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2003
The West Wing
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Abu el Banat
(2003)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
2002
Will & Grace
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- All About Christmas Eve
(2002)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
1998
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- The Deadly Bees
(1998)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
1997
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Merry Mind the Buzzcocks
(1997)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
1996
Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating
(Video documentary) (writer: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas/Silver Bells/It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas/Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride")
1996
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Rosie O'Donnell/Whitney Houston
(1996)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
The Wonder Years
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode, 1991) (writer - 1 episode, 1991)
- Christmas Party
(1991)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
- Courage
(1991)
... (writer: "The Syncopated Clock" - uncredited)
1986
Headin' Home for the Holidays
(TV Movie) (lyrics: "Sleigh Ride" - as L. Anderson) / (music: "Sleigh Ride" - as L. Anderson)
1986
Moonlighting
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- It's a Wonderful Job
(1986)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
1984
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride")
1980
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Bah, Humbug
(1980)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
1978
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
(TV Movie) (writer: "Christmas Medley: Jingle Bells / Sleigh Ride / Winter Wonderland / I Saw Three Ships" - uncredited)
1978
M*A*S*H
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Your Hit Parade
(1978)
... (music: "The Syncopated Clock")
1976
L'île aux enfants
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Casimir homme orchestre
(1976)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride/Promenade en Traîneau")
1975
Kojak
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars
(1975)
... (writer: "Sleigh Ride")
1959
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Howard McNear
(1959)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
1959
You Bet Your Life
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #10.5
(1959)
... (writer: "Blue Tango")
1957
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.10
(1957)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride" - uncredited)
1953
The Liberace Show
(TV Series) (music - 1 episode)
- Christmas Show
(1953)
... (music: "Sleigh Ride")
1952
I've Got a Secret
(TV Series) (performer: "Plink, Plank, Plunk (I've Got A Secret)") / (writer: "Plink, Plank, Plunk (I've Got A Secret)")
1952
Your Hit Parade
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 12 April 1952
(1952)
... (writer: "Blue Tango")
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Composer of many modern light classics, such as "The Syncopated Clock". As with "Sleigh Ride", his most famous composition, Anderson wrote only the music and orchestrated it; the lyrics were added afterwards to make it into a popular song.Official Sites:
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Captain Leroy Anderson
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