(CBS, 1953 - 1957; Revival attempted by CBS, 1971 - 1972)
[used for the original 1953 - 1957 series, and for the End Credits of the 1971 revival series; This was originally composed as one of a series of fanfares that were requested by the Cincinnati Orchestra under Eugene Goosens for its 1942 - 1943 season. 18 composers responded with fanfares, but this is the one most often played... This one by Copland commemorates men who died in action during World War II which was still going at the time.] Composer: Aaron Copland (ASCAP) Original Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. (ASCAP) 1998 Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. (ASCAP) Composition Date: 1942 Published Copyright Date: Nov. 10, 1944; EP 126 802. Published Renewal Date: Nov. 12, 1971; R 516 701. Recordings:
[New opening Main Title music for the 1971 - 1972 series revival] Composer: Leith A. Stevens (ASCAP/BMI) Original Publisher: April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) 1998 Publisher: BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Copyright Date: Renewal Date: Recordings: