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Jimmy Webb (I)
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer Jimmy Webb was born on August 15, 1946 in Elk City, Oklahoma. His father was a Baptist minister. An avid lover of music since he was a little boy, Webb made his first public appearance as a performer playing the organ at his father's church. He also improvised, rearranged and re-harmonized hymns. Jimmy ...
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode, 2017) (music - 1 episode, 2015)
- Jon Hamm/Kate Upton/Grant Thompson
(2017)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
- Jude Law/Bryce Dallas Howard/Florence and the Machine
(2015)
... (music: "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
2017
Mike and Mike in the Morning
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 9 August 2017
(2017)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Right Place, Wrong Time
(2017)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
2017
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Yongary
(2017)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
2016
Mr. Robot
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- eps2.1_k3rnel-pan1c.ksd
(2016)
... (writer: "Highwayman" - uncredited)
2015
Bob's Burgers
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Oeder Games
(2015)
... (writer: "Up, Up, and Away" - uncredited)
2015
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst
(2015)
... (writer: "Galveston" - as Jimmy L Webb)
2014
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The State of the Union
(2014)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
2014
Tatort
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Der Wüstensohn
(2014)
... (writer: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix")
2014
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
(Documentary) (writer: "MacArthur Park", "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress", "By the Time I Get To Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman")
2014
The Footy Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #21.1
(2014)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away")
2013
Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited) / (writer: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "Wichita Lineman" (uncredited))
2012
The Joy of the Single
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Turn Around, Look At Me" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
2012
Top of the Pops 2
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Donna Summer
(2012)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
2012
Parks and Recreation
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Debate
(2012)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
2011
RuPaul's Drag Race
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Ru Ha Ha
(2011)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
2010
t Schaep met de 5 pooten
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Jopie
(2010)
... (writer: "Vondelpark" (MacArthur Park))
2010
Rude Tube
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Viral Ads
(2010)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2010) (writer - 1 episode, 2010)
- Denis Leary/Albert Pujols/Jimmy Webb
(2010)
... (performer: "Wichita Lineman") / (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
2009-2010
Two and a Half Men
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Keith Moon Is Vomiting in his Grave
(2010)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
- Mmm, Fish. Yum.
(2009)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
2010
Country's Greatest Stars Live: Vol. 1
(Video) (writer: "Gentle On My Mind/Honey Come Back/By the Time I Get To Phoenix/Wichita Lineman/Galveston/Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)")
2009
Benidorm
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.4
(2009)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away")
2009
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Last Unicorn
(2009)
... (writer: "The Last Unicorn")
2008
True Blood
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- To Love Is to Bury
(2008)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
2008
The Wrecking Crew!
(Documentary) (writer: "Up Up And Away", "Galveston", "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "MacArthur Park")
2008
The Wire
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Not for Attribution
(2008)
... (writer: "Up Up and Away")
2007
American Masters
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
(2007)
... (writer: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" - uncredited)
2006
The Unit
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- SERE
(2006)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
2005
Criminal Minds
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Extreme Aggressor
(2005)
... (writer: "Galveston")
2004-2005
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Top 7 Perform
(2005)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
- Only 3 Idols Remain
(2004)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
- Episode #3.37
(2004)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
2004
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Live Show 4
(2004)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (2 episodes, 1992 - 1995) (writer - 3 episodes, 1991 - 2004)
- Co-Dependent's Day
(2004)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman", "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
- Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming
(1995)
... ("Up, Up, and Away", uncredited)
- Lisa the Beauty Queen
(1992)
... ("MacArthur Park", uncredited)
- Bart the Lover
(1992)
... (writer: "Galveston" - uncredited)
- The War of the Simpsons
(1991)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
2001
Night Visions
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Dead Air/Renovation
(2001)
... (writer: "Up, Up And Away")
Later... With Jools Holland
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1998) (writer - 1 episode, 1998)
- Episode #11.1
(1998)
... (performer: "Wichita Lineman") / (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
1997
The Weird Al Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Because I Said So
(1997)
... (writer: "Jurassic Park" - uncredited)
1995
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Amazing Transparent Man
(1995)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
1995
Biography
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Donna Summer: From Disco to Diva
(1995)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
1994
Tohuwabohu
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 20: Ende
(1994)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1992
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 22 May 1992
(1992)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park" (1968) - uncredited)
1992
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
(arranger: "A Dream Worth Keeping") / (writer: "A Dream Worth Keeping")
1991
Murder Most Horrid
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Case of the Missing
(1991)
... (writer: "Up, up and away")
1991
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Loved to Death
(1991)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1988
Moonlighting
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Between a Yuk and a Hard Place
(1988)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1988
Dolly
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.15
(1988)
... (writer: "Southern Nights/Break It To Me Gently/The Hand That Rocks the Cradle/Sweet Nothings/Rhinestone Cowboy/Fool #1/Wichita Lineman/Galveston/I'm Sorry/By The Time I Get To Phoenix/Dum Dum/Jambalaya Medley")
1986
Headin' Home for the Holidays
(TV Movie) (writer: "Words from an Old Spanish Carol" (from "The Animals' Christmas"), "Carol of the Birds" (from "The Animals' Christmas"))
1982
The Last Unicorn
(writer: "The Last Unicorn", "Man's Road", "Now That I'm A Woman", "That's All I've Got To Say", "In The Sea" (uncredited))
1982
Lou Grant
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Unthinkable
(1982)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1978
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 2 November 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
- Episode dated 19 October 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park")
1978
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop
(1978)
... (writer: "All I Know", "Crying In My Sleep" - uncredited)
1976-1977
The Muppet Show
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Madeline Kahn
(1977)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away")
- Paul Williams
(1976)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
1977
The Sonny and Cher Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.16
(1977)
... (writer: "Didn't We?")
1969-1975
The Dodge Dancing Party
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- America on the Move
(1975)
... (writer: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" - uncredited)
- Occupations
(1969)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman" - uncredited)
1974-1975
The Ernie Sigley Show
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode dated 5 August 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon")
- Episode dated 8 May 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "Didn't We")
- Episode dated 30 July 1974
(1974)
... (writer: "Carpet Man")
1973
The Graham Kennedy Show
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Episode dated 11 October 1973
(1973)
... (writer: "Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon")
- Episode dated 6 September 1973
(1973)
... (writer: "Didn't We")
- Episode dated 14 August 1973
(1973)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
- Episode dated 27 February 1973
(1973)
... (writer: "Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon")
1973
The Naked Ape
(lyrics: "Finger Paint", "Survival Rag", "Saturday Suit") / (music: "Finger Paint", "Survival Rag", "Saturday Suit")
1971
Frank Sinatra: In Concert at the Royal Festival Hall
(TV Special) (writer: "Didn't We?" - uncredited)
1971
Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Des O'Connor Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 7 July 1971
(1971)
... (writer: "Pocketful of Keys" - uncredited)
1969-1970
The Johnny Cash Show
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #2.10
(1970)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
- Episode #1.5
(1969)
... (writer: "By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Galveston")
1970
This Is Tom Jones
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.9
(1970)
... (writer: "MacArthur Park" - uncredited)
1970
The Mike Douglas Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.104
(1970)
... (writer: "Didn't We?")
1969
Music Scene
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.11
(1969)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
1969
Sounds Like Us
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 13 November 1969
(1969)
... (writer: "Wichita Lineman")
1969
Toast of the Town
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #22.31
(1969)
... (writer: "Didn't We/MacArthur Park", "Up, Up and Away")
- Episode #22.27
(1969)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1969
The Hollywood Palace
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.23
(1969)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
Petticoat Junction
(TV Series) (lyrics - 2 episodes, 1968) (music - 2 episodes, 1968)
- The Singing Sweethearts
(1968)
... (lyrics: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited) / (music: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
- Kate's Homecoming
(1968)
... (lyrics: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited) / (music: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
1967
The Kraft Music Hall
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Woody Allen Looks at 1967
(1967)
... (writer: "Up, Up and Away")
1967
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
(TV Special) (writer: "Up, Up and Away" - uncredited)
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(January 6 to February 7, 1999) His musical, "Up, Up and Away--The Songs of Jimmy Webb," was performed in a world premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Darius De Haas, Robert Johanson, Judy McLane and Kelli Rabke in the cast. Robert Johanson was also director. Rob Ashford was choreographer. Lon Hoyt ... See more »
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I like words. I like the way they clash around together and bang up against each other, especially in songs. See more »Trivia:
Chairman of the Board of Directors, "Songwriters Hall of Fame" [2013]. See more »Star Sign:
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