(ABC Primetime, 1954 - 1959; Reruns on ABC Daytime, 1959 - 1961; Reruns on CBS Saturday Mornings, 1962 - 1964; Syndicated) [aka: "Rin Tin Tin"; this was derived from a radio program which aired on the NBC Blue network and on Mutual Radio from 1930 - 1955, which was in turn derived from a series of movie serials produced between 1923 - 1930; nothing more universal it would seem than the appeal of a boy and his dog]
Adapter/Arranger: Herschel Burke Gilbert (ASCAP) 1978 Publisher: 2000 Publisher: Universal Songs of Polygram International (BMI) of Los Angeles, CA Copyright Date: Recordings:
[The Traditional bugle call segued into march THEME for the Main Title (opening); Use verified by comparing the Capitol "Q" THEME with a 1954-55 video aircheck from TV music contributor T. Perrone See Syndicated Theme 5 below by Bill Loose also. This may have been scored by Joseph Mullendore, who often wrote for the Capitol 'Q' library and was an ASCAP writer; This march is similar to his "Game of the Week March" below.] Adapter/Arranger: probably by Joseph ("Joe") Mullendore (ASCAP/BMI) Orig. Publisher: John Paul Music (ASCAP); or Gordon Music (ASCAP) [ASCAP publishers for the MUTEL Music Service] Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings: 78rpm reference disks in Capitol "Q" Series library: "Theme No. 50 (Sports - March)" also used as a Theme for "The Drew Pearson Show"
[aka: "Game of the Week March", as published by Gordon Music, MUTEL Music Service title: "March of the Rams" in BMI. traditional bugle call "Assembly" segued into march THEME for the Main Title (opening); This theme was also used as both Main and End Title Themes during the 2nd Season. Use verified by comparing the Capitol "Q" THEME with two 1955-56 video airchecks from TV music contributor T. Perrone] Composer: Joseph ("Joe") Mullendore (ASCAP/BMI) 1978 Publisher: Gordon Music Company, Inc. (ASCAP), an ASCAP publisher of the Mutel Music Service 1998 Publisher: Gordon Music Company, Inc. (ASCAP), of Canoga Park, CA [band arr. as "Game of the Week March"] Copyright Date: Aug. 30, 1955; Ep 93 112. Renewal Date: Sep. 30, 1983; RE-177-499. Recordings: 78rpm reference disks in Capitol "Q" Series library: "Theme No. 46 (Sports - March)" also used as a Theme for "The Game of the Week"
[most likely this is an alternate credit for the above March by Joseph Mullendore or possibly the SyndTheme No. 5 below by William George ("Bill") Loose, since Tzipine is thought to be the conductor of the French orchestra used by the MUTEL music service] Composer: Georges Samuel Tzipine (French SACEM/ASCAP/BMI) 1978 Publisher: [listed in ASCAP Index of Performed Compositions, of 1978] 2000 Publisher: [listed in ASCAP Repertoire without publisher] Copyright Date: Recordings:
[aka: "Rin Tin Tin Theme" in ASCAP, and on version filed for the registration (which appears to be a publisher's transcription after the fact, since it has melodic errors, and is written crudely in 4/4 rather than 6/8.) The Main Title open begins with the traditional Bugle Call, "Assembly", which segues to this march THEME, as transcribed during a 1980's re-broadcast on a cable TV network...This march THEME is remarkably similar in melody and especially in its instrumentation and arrangement to the above library march THEMES which had been used previously -- which is probably not an accident; Use verified by comparing the publisher's lead sheet with a post 1956 video aircheck from TV music contributor T. Perrone; Craig Patillo's book "TV Theme Soundtrack Directory" (1990), incorrectly identifies the "Assembly" bugle call as "Reveille"; and also incorrectly credits Harold S. ("Hal") Hopper for the series THEME. Hopper did write CUES for the series as seen in ASCAP listings. Hopper also co-wrote a song, "Forward Ho" with lyrics by actor James Brown [who played Lt. Rip Masters], that was promoted on children's records in conjunction with the series. But apparently Hopper and Brown did NOT write a Main Title or End Credits THEME used on the air.] Composer: Stanley J. ("Stan") Keyawa (ASCAP) Original Publisher: SG [Screen Gems] Music Publishing (ASCAP), a division of Columbia Music Pub Co., Inc., original claimant. 1998 Publisher: Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP), of New York, NY [as "Rin Tin Tin Theme"]: Copyright Date: Jan. 29, 1959; Eu 559 955. Renewal Date: [none found] Recordings:
[The Main Title open begins with the traditional Bugle Call, "Assembly", which segues to the "Rin Tin Tin" march THEME in Part B] Composers: Harry Bluestone (ASCAP/BMI), and Emil Cadkin (BMI) 2001 Publisher: Carbert Music, Inc. (Blue River) (BMI) 2002 Publishers: [for current Title, Publisher and Licensing information regarding this THEME... contact Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)] Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[The Main Title open begins with the traditional Bugle Call, "Assembly", which segues to this march THEME] Composers: Harry Bluestone (ASCAP/BMI), and Emil Cadkin (BMI) 2001 Publisher: Carbert Music, Inc. (Blue River) (BMI) 2002 Publishers: [for current Title, Publisher and Licensing information regarding this THEME... contact Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)] Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[above are titles as listed in the 2001 BMI database] Composer: William G. ("Bill") Loose (ASCAP/BMI) Original Publisher: 2001 Publishers: [listed in the 2001 BMI database without publisher, indicating "Additional Publishers" which may be John Paul Music (ASCAP)] 2002 Publishers: [for current Title, Publisher and Licensing information regarding this THEME... contact Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)] Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings:
[above is the spelling as listed on the filing of the published version; Below is the spelling as listed on the original UN-published version... aka: "Yo Ho Rinny" [<sic>] from "The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin"; This lesser-known vocal song, was apparently written in the 1950s but used as a THEME primarily for the later Syndication of the show beginning in 1976 -- which included new filmed introductions by actor (not the singer) James Brown, who played the role of Lt. Rip Masters in the series. Liner notes to the CD recording listed below incorrectly identifies the writer as Stanley Keyawa] Composers: music by Wiletta Smith (not affiliated), words & music by Andrew Ackers (ASCAP) [pseudonym of Andrew A. Acuarulo], and words by Sunny Skylar (ASCAP) [pseudonym of Selig Shaftel] Original Publisher: Bourne Co. (ASCAP) 1998 Publishers: Bourne Co. (ASCAP) of New York, NY; and Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP) of New York, NY. 2018 Publishers: Bourne Co. (ASCAP) of New York, NY; and Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP) of New York, NY. [registered as "Yo Ho Rinny"]: Unpublished Copyright Date: Sep 8, 1955; EU 409 825. Unpublished Renewal Date: Jan 10, 1983; RE-162-569. [registered as "Yo-o Rinty"]: Published Copyright Date: Nov 16, 1956; EP 103 873. Published Renewal Date: Jan 3, 1984; RE-195-480. Recordings: CD - "Television's Greatest Hits (Vol. 1) (1986) TVT Records TVT 1100 CD