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George Wyle

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George Wyle · Arts & Literature

What

Co-wrote 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' and the 'Gilligan's Island' theme; born Bernard Weissman

When

1916, New York City, USA — 2003, Cathedral City, California, USA

Where

United States

Biography

George Wyle is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Co-wrote 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' and the 'Gilligan's Island' theme; born Bernard Weissman

How & why

George Wyle (born Bernard Weissman) was an American composer, conductor and orchestra leader, best remembered for co-writing the Christmas standard 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' and for composing the 'Ballad of Gilligan's Isle,' the theme to 'Gilligan's Island.' He was long the musical director for Andy Williams. He was born to a Jewish family.

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Co-wrote 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' and the 'Gilligan's Island' theme; born Bernard Weissman

1963

Source: Wikipedia