Vic Mizzy

VIC MIZZY
 
 
Vic Mizzy  (January 9, 1916 – October 17, 2009) was an American composer for television and movies whose best-known works are the themes to the 1960s television sitcoms Green Acres and The Addams Family.  Mizzy also wrote top-20 songs from the 1930s to 1940s.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

The statistics about the Wrecking Crew are staggering, with various members appearing on tens of thousands of recordings.  Hal Blaine is believed to be the most recorded drummer in history, while Tommy Tedesco is said to be the most recorded guitarist.  And their talents were not limited to records; again from Wikipedia:  “Tedesco’s credits include the iconic brand-burning accompaniment theme from television’s BonanzaThe Twilight ZoneVic Mizzy’s iconic theme from Green AcresM*A*S*HBatman, and Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special.” 

 

(February 2015)

 

Last edited: March 22, 2021