George F. Tibbles (June 7, 1913[1] – February 21, 1987)[2] was a composer and screenwriter.
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George F. Tibbles | |
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Born | (1913-06-07)June 7, 1913 |
Died | February 14, 1987(1987-02-14) (aged 73) |
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Notable work | "Woody Woodpecker Song" |
He and Ramez Idriss co-wrote "The Woody Woodpecker Song" for the 1948 short film, Wet Blanket Policy; the song would receive an Academy Award nomination (Academy Award for Best Original Song),[2] and by June 30, 1948, it was third on the hit parade.[3] Tibbles also composed the theme music for Bringing Up Buddy[4] and Pistols 'n' Petticoats.[5]
Tibbles wrote the scripts for the TV series My Three Sons, as well as several for the shows Leave It to Beaver, One Day at a Time,[2] The Betty White Show, and Life with Elizabeth.[6]
Year(s) | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
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1949 | 21st Academy Awards | Best Original Song | "The Woody Woodpecker Song" | Nominated[2] |
Ramola Remus Dunlap, Dorothy in 1st 'Oz' movie
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