Jazz musician, television actor and developmental research psychologist Roger V. Burton died Nov. 30 at his home in Santa Monica. He was 90 years old.
Burton began as a professional jazz trombonist at the age of 11, playing in big bands and on studio film soundtracks. Earning himself the nickname “Schoolboy” for doing homework between set breaks, he started college at University of Southern California at the age of 16 and graduated with a BA and Bm in music, as well as an Ma in Sciences.
His musical history includes playing with Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Andre Previn, Johnny Ray, Frankie Laine, the Lennie Niehaus Octet, The Ink Spots, the Chuck Cabot Band, and the Dick Pierce Band. He was a regular on Ernst Gold studio recordings for films as well as The Hoagy Carmichael Show on NBC.
After taking lessons from friend and jazz legend Charles Mingus, Burton switched to the bass...
Burton began as a professional jazz trombonist at the age of 11, playing in big bands and on studio film soundtracks. Earning himself the nickname “Schoolboy” for doing homework between set breaks, he started college at University of Southern California at the age of 16 and graduated with a BA and Bm in music, as well as an Ma in Sciences.
His musical history includes playing with Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Andre Previn, Johnny Ray, Frankie Laine, the Lennie Niehaus Octet, The Ink Spots, the Chuck Cabot Band, and the Dick Pierce Band. He was a regular on Ernst Gold studio recordings for films as well as The Hoagy Carmichael Show on NBC.
After taking lessons from friend and jazz legend Charles Mingus, Burton switched to the bass...
- 12/5/2018
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
Actor and musician Roger V. Burton died November 30 at his home in Santa Monica, Deadline has learned. He was 90.
At 11 years old, Burton established himself as a professional musician. He was a jazz trombonist in big bands and studio film soundtracks. After graduating from USC, he played with many musical icons including Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Johnny Ray, The Ink Spots, and many more. He was a regular on Ernst Gold studio recordings for films, as well as The Hoagy Carmichael Show on NBC.
In addition to music, Burton was invited to pursue graduate studies in the field of psychology, and given a full scholarship to Harvard University. Burton became a developmental psychology researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, with a specialty in the development of morality. He would also go on to become a full professor at Suny Buffalo in Moral Development and Childhood Social Development.
At 11 years old, Burton established himself as a professional musician. He was a jazz trombonist in big bands and studio film soundtracks. After graduating from USC, he played with many musical icons including Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Johnny Ray, The Ink Spots, and many more. He was a regular on Ernst Gold studio recordings for films, as well as The Hoagy Carmichael Show on NBC.
In addition to music, Burton was invited to pursue graduate studies in the field of psychology, and given a full scholarship to Harvard University. Burton became a developmental psychology researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, with a specialty in the development of morality. He would also go on to become a full professor at Suny Buffalo in Moral Development and Childhood Social Development.
- 12/4/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon is stepping up its live-action comedy efforts with two pilots.
The cable network has greenlighted an untitled surfing show from producer Tommy Lynch and "Telepathic," from Conan O'Brien's Conaco Prods.
The surf show, written by Boyce Bugliari and Jamie McLaughlin ("Quintuplets"), is a single-camera buddy comedy about two high school surfers who spend their lives in pursuit of the perfect wave and the perfect taco.
Bugliari, McLaughlin and Lynch are executive producing the pilot for the Tom Lynch Co.
Lynch has a long-standing relationship with Nickelodeon, having produced such series as "Romeo!" and "South of Nowhere" for the network.
"Telepathic," from writer Darin Henry ("The War at Home"), is a multicamera comedy about two underdogs and a popular girl who navigate high school with the added benefit, and hindrance, of telepathic superpowers.
While animated series, including the recently premiered "The Penguins of Madagascar" and the upcoming "Glenn Martin,...
The cable network has greenlighted an untitled surfing show from producer Tommy Lynch and "Telepathic," from Conan O'Brien's Conaco Prods.
The surf show, written by Boyce Bugliari and Jamie McLaughlin ("Quintuplets"), is a single-camera buddy comedy about two high school surfers who spend their lives in pursuit of the perfect wave and the perfect taco.
Bugliari, McLaughlin and Lynch are executive producing the pilot for the Tom Lynch Co.
Lynch has a long-standing relationship with Nickelodeon, having produced such series as "Romeo!" and "South of Nowhere" for the network.
"Telepathic," from writer Darin Henry ("The War at Home"), is a multicamera comedy about two underdogs and a popular girl who navigate high school with the added benefit, and hindrance, of telepathic superpowers.
While animated series, including the recently premiered "The Penguins of Madagascar" and the upcoming "Glenn Martin,...
- 4/7/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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