Climax! (dramatic anthology, host William Lundigan)

    (CBS Primetime, 1954 - 1958)

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Billboard Opening: "Climax - Prelude"

    [above is title as listed on a recording from CBS, posted
     on the Bernard Herrmann Society Web Site (http://www.bernardherrmann.org/); 
     the recording features a dramatic statement by Brass and Timpani followed 
     by a long "trail" of muted brass figures, presumably used under narration;
     
     BMI Work Title: Climax]

     Composer: Bernard Herrmann (ASCAP/BMI)

     1978 Publisher: [not listed in ASCAP Index 78]

     2018 Publisher: Warner-Barham Music LLC,
                     Songs of Universal Inc.
                     Santa Monica, CA

     Copyright Date:
     Recordings:

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Main Title Theme: "Climax Theme (Opening and Closing)"

    [above is title as listed in the 2001 ASCAP ACE database;
     aka: "Chrysler Opening", according to "TV Theme Soundtrack
     Directory" by Craig W. Pattillo]

     Composer: Leith A. Stevens (ASCAP/BMI)

     1978 Publisher: [not listed in ASCAP Index 78]

     1997 Publisher: [not listed in ASCAP or BMI Repertoire]

     2001 Publisher: [listed but without publisher in 2001
                      ASCAP database]

     Copyright Date:
     Recordings:

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End Credits Theme: "Climax Theme (Opening and Closing)"

    [above is title as listed in the 2001 ASCAP ACE database;
     aka: "Chrysler Closing", according to "TV Theme Soundtrack
     Directory" by Craig W. Pattillo]

     Composer: Leith A. Stevens (ASCAP/BMI)

     1978 Publisher: [not listed in ASCAP Index 78]

     1997 Publisher: [not listed in ASCAP or BMI Repertoire]

     2001 Publisher: [listed but without publisher in 2001
                      ASCAP database]

     Copyright Date:
     Recordings:

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