Alexander, Jeff
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Alexander was a founder of the Screen Composers of America; he wrote music for more than 40 feature films, starting with Shall We Dance (1937), and including The Mating Game, The Tender Trap, and Jailhouse Rock ; collaborated on several MGM musicals, including Gigi, Singin' In The Rain, and Kismet ; arranged music for various radio programs, including The Hit Parade, The Camel Hour, and The Lucky Strike hour; he was music director for Amos 'n' Andy and Hollywood star playhouse; composed music for television shows, including Columbo, Wagon Train, and The Twilight Zone ; died at the age of 79 on Whidbey Island, Washington, on Dec. 23, 1989.
From the guide to the Jeff Alexander Television, Radio, and Motion Picture Music Collection, 1943-1970, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. University of California, Library Special Collections)
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