George Tibbles

George F. Tibbles
Born(1913-06-07)June 7, 1913
DiedFebruary 14, 1987(1987-02-14) (aged 73)
Occupations
Notable work"Woody Woodpecker Song"

George F. Tibbles (June 7, 1913[1] – February 14, 1987)[2] was an American composer and screenwriter.

He and Ramez Idriss co-wrote "The Woody Woodpecker Song" for the 1948 short film, Wet Blanket Policy; the song would receive an Academy Award nomination (Academy Award for Best Original Song),[2] and by June 30, 1948, it was third on the hit parade.[3] Tibbles also composed the theme music for Bringing Up Buddy[4] and Pistols 'n' Petticoats.[5]

Tibbles wrote the scripts for the TV series My Three Sons, as well as several for the shows Leave It to Beaver, One Day at a Time,[2] The Betty White Show, and Life with Elizabeth.[6]

Tibbles authored the stage comedy That's All the Love I've Got..., which played at the Charles Playhouse in Boston from July 17-26, 1981.[7] The production starred Kaye Ballard and Marisa Pavan and was directed by Sheldon Keller.

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  7. ^ Clay, Carolyn (July 28, 1981). "It's not enough". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved April 10, 2024.