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David Daniel Rose (June 15, 1910 – August 23, 1990) was an American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist, and orchestra leader. His best known compositions were "The Stripper", "Holiday for Strings", and "Calypso Melody". He also wrote music for many television series, including It's a Great Life, The Tony Martin Show, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven, Bonanza, and Highway Patrol, some under the pseudonym Ray Llewellyn. Rose's work as a composer for television programs earned him four Emmys. In addition, he was musical director for The Red Skelton Show during its 21-year run on the CBS and NBC networks. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the national fraternity for men in music.

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Born	15 June 1910 London, England
Died	23 August 1990 (aged 80) Burbank, California, USA
Zodiac	Gemini
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Martha Raye 1916-1994 American comic actress and singer · m. 1938; div. 1941 info edit

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Judy Garland 1922-1969 American actress and singer · m. 1941; div. 1944 info edit

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