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Harry Salter (1899-1984) was a musician and orchestra leader from the 1920s through the 1960s. Salter was the creator and musical director for the television and radio show “Stop the Music” (1949-1956) and the producer and conductor of the television show “Name That Tune” (1953-1959). “Stop the Music” was emceed by Bert Parks, and the music was played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. It was introduced on radio in 1948, and went to television the next year. The television program “Name That Tune” was emceed by Red Benson, Bill Cullen, and George DeWitt, and the music was again played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. Syndicated versions of the program continued in the 1970s -1980s. Salter conducted the orchestras for a number of other radio programs, including “Hit Parade,” “Your Unseen Friend,” “Philco Show,” “Hobby Lobby,” and “Mr. District Attorney.” He died in Mamaroneck, New York in 1984.

From the guide to the Harry Salter Papers, 1937-1996, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

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