[originally: "General Electric Theatre of the Air"; Syndicated title "Star Showcase"] (CBS Primetime, 1953 - 1962) [Originated on CBS Radio on July 9, 1953 as a summer replacement series for the Bing Crosby Show with a radio theme by Wilbur Hatch; Produced on Film/Tape by Revue Productions beginning in 1954, with Ronald Reagan as host also starting in 1954]
[confirmed in the composer's cue sheets and licensing agreements; this piece was constructed to be used as an Opening ("Arch") and Closing ("Dome"); This same THEME was ALSO used for a time as the End Credits theme on the syndicated version of "Waterfront".] Composer: Alexander Laszlo (ASCAP) Orig. Publisher: Guild Publications of California (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: Alexander Publications (ASCAP) o/b/o The Regents of the University of California [as "Structural Music" Vol. 16]: Copyright Date: July 10, 1952; Ep 63 675. [as "Arch of Light"]: Renewal Date: Dec. 1, 1980; RE-78-018. [as "Dome of Light"]: Renewal Date: Dec. 1, 1980; RE-78-023. Recordings:
Composer: Lyn Murray (ASCAP) [pseudonym of Lionel Breeze] 1978 Publisher: Robbins Music Corp. (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: EMI/Robbins Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP) Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[confirmed by publisher as THEME for "G E Theater"] Composer: Morris Mamorsky (ASCAP) 1978 Publisher: Broude Brothers Limited (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: Broude Brothers Limited (ASCAP) Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
Composer: Morris Mamorsky (ASCAP) 1978 Publisher: Broude Brothers Limited (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: Broude Brothers Limited (ASCAP) Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[This short opening signature may have been used behind the General Electric Logo introducing some programs] Composer: Jack Shaindlin (BMI) 1978 Publisher: 1999 Publisher: EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI) Cinemusic Division, c/o EMI Music Publishing, Inc. of New York, NY Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[possible aka: "Symbol M T"; mentioned in Patillo, who erroneously credits it as the THEME for all of the first 7 seasons. Composition confirmed in correspondence with Thompson Family in June, 1999.] Composer: Bob Thompson (ASCAP) [professional name of Robert Lamar Thompson] 1978 Publisher: Morley Music Co. (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: Morley Music Co. (ASCAP) c/o MPL Communications, Inc. of New York, NY Copyright Date: [not found by search via the LOC] Renewal Date: Recordings:
[Above is title on manuscript filed for copyright; aka: "Emblem" on Soundtrack LP; aka: "G E Theater Opening"; used on the air circa 1958 - 1960, according to Gelfand] Composer: Elmer Bernstein (ASCAP/BMI) 1978 Publisher: Bernal Music, Inc. (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: Bernal Music, Inc. (ASCAP), c/o Freedman, Broder & Angen, of Santa Monica, CA Copyright Date: Jul 20, 1959; Eu 585 981. Renewal Date: Recordings: LP: "Themes from the General Electric Theater" (1959) Columbia CL-1395/CS-8190 Soundtrack recording, conducted by E. Bernstein
[Above is title as filed for copyright; aka: "G E Theater Finale"; used circa 1958 - 1960, according to Gelfand] Composer: Elmer Bernstein (ASCAP/BMI) 1978 Publisher: Alaska Music Co., Inc. (ASCAP) 1999 Publisher: MCA/Northern Music Company (ASCAP) Copyright Date: Aug. 12, 1959; Eu 590 464. Renewal Date: Recordings: LP: "Themes from the General Electric Theater" (1959) Columbia CL-1395/CS-8190 Soundtrack recording, conducted by E. Bernstein
[aka: "G E Theater Theme" (the Logo is the introductory fanfare behind the graphic logo of the sponsor or studio.) Used circa 1961, according to Gelfand; It was "New Theme" according to collector Ray Clark] Composer: Stanley J. Wilson (ASCAP/BMI) 1978 Publisher: Hawaii Music Co, Inc. (BMI) 1999 Publisher: Duchess-Hawaii Music (BMI) Copyright Date: Aug 16, 1961; Eu 683 441. Renewal Date: Dec 28, 1989; RE 460 580. Recordings: LP: "Theme from Ben Casey" (1962) Carlton 143 Valjean, pianist with orchestra LP: "TV's Top Themes" (1962) Mercury MG-20706/SR-60706 Pete Rugolo and his orchestra