The Jack Paar Show [#1] (talk-variety)
(CBS Daytime, 1953 - 1954
CBS Primetime, 1954;
CBS Mornings, 1954;
CBS Daytime, 1955 - 1956)
[The first of Jack Paar's many shows was a witty talk and
variety show which began as a Friday morning replacement
for "Arthur Godfrey Time"; trying to find a more visible
slot for this talented man who was getting popular, CBS
tried a Saturday nights in 1954, and then to a morning
slot temporarily; the final year he was able to get a
weekday afternoon slot five days a week...His music
director was José Melis, an old army buddy of
Cuban heritage. Melis was sent to Paris on a Cuban
scholarship where he studied music.]
Theme: "I-M-4-U (I Am For You)"
[aka: "The Jack Paar Theme";
aka: "I Am For You";
aka: "I M 4 U (Jack Paar TV Show)"]
[also used as a THEME on "The Jack Paar Show" previously;
Verified on 1997 PBS Special on Jack Paar, where José Melis'
group is heard playing this melody in a double-time
latin arrangement at beginning of the show.]
Composers: José Melis (ASCAP)
[professional name of José Melis Guiu], and
Sev F. Marino (ASCAP)
[professional name of Severino Frank Marino]
1978 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP), and
Oniram Music Publications (ASCAP)
1997 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP),
of Bronxville; NY and
Oniram Music Publications (ASCAP),
of College Point, NY
Copyright Date: Oct. 24, 1955; EU 414 107.
Renewal Date: May 16, 1983; RE-169-746.
Recordings:
LP: "José Melis plays Jack Paar Favorites" (1960)
Secco CELP-462
José Melis Group
Sub-Theme 1: "It's Good To Be Alive"
[identified in the wire service article "It Seems I've
Heard That Song Before", published in several newspapers
including The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL
on July 19, 1959;
Although the composer was not identified in the article,
a song from the musical "New Girl In Town" with this
same name was composed by Bob Merrill in 1957.]
Composer: Robert ("Bob") Merrill (ASCAP)
Original Publishers: Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP)
of New York, NY; and
Valyr Music Corp. (ASCAP),
of New York; NY
Copyright Date: Mar. 25, 1957; EP 107 552.
Renewal Date: Jan. 14, 1985; RE-243-096.
Recordings:
Sub-Theme 2: "Moonstone"
[identified in the wire service article "It Seems I've
Heard That Song Before", published in several newspapers
including The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, FL
on July 19, 1959.]
Composer: José Melis (ASCAP)
[professional name of José Melis Guiu]
1978 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP)
1997 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP),
of Bronxville; NY
Copyright Date: Mar. 7, 1956; EU 428 806.
Renewal Date: Oct. 9, 1984; RE-215=569.
Recordings:
Closing Theme: "Ciao, Ciao, So Long For
Now"
[aka: "So Long For Now";
aka: "Jack Paar Closing Theme"]
Composers: José Melis (ASCAP)
[professional name of José Melis Guiu], and
Sev F. Marino (ASCAP)
[professional name of Severino Frank Marino]
1978 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP), and
Oniram Music Publications (ASCAP)
1997 Publishers: Piano Melodies (ASCAP),
of Bronxville; NY and
Oniram Music Publications (ASCAP),
of College Point, NY
Copyright Date:
Renewal Date:
Recordings:
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