Andy Griffith Composer, Earle Hagen, dies at 88
Earle H. Hagen, who co-wrote the jazz classic “Harlem Nocturne” and composed memorable themes for “The Andy Griffith Show,” “I Spy,” “The Mod Squad” and other TV shows, has died. He was 88.
Hagen, who is heard whistling the folksy tune for “The Andy Griffith Show,” died at his home in Rancho Mirage, his wife, Laura, said Tuesday. He had been in ill health for several months.
“He loved it,” his wife said. “The music just flowed from him, and he would take off one hat and put on another and go on to the next show.”
RIP Earle!
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