Notable Passings
...I just learned that Pam Murphy, the widow of war hero and actor Audie Murphy, passed away last April at the age of 90. Veterans Today published a tribute to Mrs. Murphy, who spent decades working on behalf of veterans.
...Benny Powell, a jazz tromobonist who played with Count Basie, has died at the age of 80. He appeared for eight years on TV's THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW.
...Film and TV composer Allyn Ferguson has died at 85. Ferguson wrote the score for James Garner's film SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GUNFIGHTER (1971) and composed many TV themes, including BARNEY MILLER, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, and POLICE STORY. He also scored several literary-themed TV-movies produced by Norman Rosemont, including THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (1975), THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1977), and IVANHOE (1982).
In the 1950s Ferguson created the Chamber Jazz Sextet.
posted by Laura @ 11:57 AM
2 Comments:
Thank you for posting the tribute to the late Mrs. Pam Murphy.
Staunch, long-time fans of Audie, warts and all, we hadn't heard either.
She was a fine lady.
I'm glad I was able to pass on the news here, Mel.
You might be interested to know that in Lone Pine they have conducted special tours of the locations where Murphy filmed some of his Westerns. I believe I saw Audie Murphy location maps in the museum as well.
Best wishes,
Laura
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