The final part of Celluloid Tunes‘ John Williams television walkthrough brings us up to this very year. In this episode, they cover Jane Eyre, The Screaming Woman, Evening at Pops, NBC News, Amazing Stories, “The Olympic Spirit” (for NBC’s coverage of the 1988 Seoul…
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‘The Complete John Williams Television Music Walkthrough’ (Podcast Series, Part 5)
Celluloid Tunes‘ journey through John Williams‘ obscure television catalogue continues with this fifth part. In this episode, they wrap up his 60s period as a freelancer, encompassing television shows, unaired pilots and TV movies: Convoy, And Baby Makes Three, Who Goes There?, Nightwatch, Wayne and…
‘The Complete John Williams Television Music Walkthrough’ (Podcast Series, Part 4)
Here’s yet another installment of Celluloid Tunes‘ complete John Williams television music walkthrough. Still in his fruitful 60s period, this episode covers Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, Gilligan’s Island, Inside the Movie Kingdom, The Ghostbreaker and Lost in Space. As usual, a lot of…
All-Star ‘Peter Gunn’ Session with John Williams, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock Pays Tribute to Henry Mancini
Composer Henry Mancini (1924-1994) became famous for his hit theme from the TV detective series Peter Gunn, and his music for such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Days of Wine and Roses, and The Pink Panther. Now, former colleagues, including…
‘The Complete John Williams Television Music Walkthrough’ (Podcast Series, Part 3)
Celluloid Tunes continues its highly ambitious journey through John Williams‘ television music jungle. In this episode, they cover medical dramas Ben Casey, The Eleventh Hour and Breaking Point, as well as an episode-by-episode walkthrough of Williams’ work for the cornerstone series Kraft Suspense Theatre.…
Boston Symphony Orchestra Digitizing John Williams’ Live Radio Broadcasts (1979-1991)
BOSTON (AP) — An effort to digitize more than 200 Boston Pops radio broadcasts conducted by John Williams from 1979 until 1991 is almost complete, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday, Williams’ 91st birthday. The project to preserve 233 live…
John Williams Writes New Theme for ESPN College Football Championship
PRESS RELEASE: ESPN’s Creative Content Unit Scores With CFP National Championship Open, Collaboration With Legendary Composer John Williams Co-director and producer Martin Khodabakhshian says of the 52-time Oscar-nominated musical wizard: “John Williams doesn’t miss.” INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tonight’s College Football…
‘The Complete John Williams Television Music Walkthrough’ (Podcast Series, Part 2)
As a celebration of John Williams‘ 90th birthday year (and beyond), Celluloid Tunes continue their ambitious journey through the composer’s obscure television music from the 50s onwards. This second part covers Markham, Checkmate and especially Alcoa Premiere, which boasts some…
John Williams to Appear on Abbey Road Documentary “If These Walls Could Sing” – Disney+, December 16
“If These Walls Could Sing” sees Abbey Road Studios open up its doors for the first time, as director Mary McCartney guides audiences through her home away from home, weaving together personal stories along with archival imagery and recordings into…
‘The Complete John Williams Television Music Walkthrough’ (New Podcast Series)
As a tribute to John Williams in his 90th birthday year, Celluloid Tunes presents an extensive – and extremely ambitious – podcast series about his obscure and super rare TV music from the 50s onwards. Most of the music is…