George Bruns (July 3, 1914 – May 23, 1983) was an American composer of music for film and television who worked on many Disney films. He was nominated for four Academy Awards for his work. He was also a proficient musician, playing and recording on trombone, tuba and string bass.
Career
George Edward Bruns was born July 3, 1914 in Sandy, Oregon, and went to college at Oregon State University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, graduating in 1936. In the 1930s he worked as a musician with various groups in the Portland, Oregon area. In 1946 he was appointed musical director at radio station KEX in Portland, Oregon, and also was the bandleader for the Rose Bowl room of the Multnomah Hotel. From 1947 to 1949 he performed and recorded on trombone with Portland's Castle Jazz Band, led by banjoist Monte Ballou.
In the late 1940s he moved to Los Angeles, where he did studio work, and performed and recorded with trombonist Turk Murphy's Jazz Band. In 1953 he was hired by Walt Disney as an arranger, eventually becoming Disney's musical director, a position he held until his retirement in 1976. Despite his retirement he continued to work on Disney projects.
He played for the New York Nets (1972–73) in the ABA for 13 games.
Bruns was also a teacher and head basketball and baseball coach at Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York. His 1971 McClancy Crusaders team went to the NY CHSAA City Championships only to lose to LaSalle Academy in the City finals played at Rose Hill at Fordham.
Bruns is currently the Boys High School varsity Basketball coach at Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY. He recently led the team to the Nassau County Championship during the 2010-2011 season.
He is also on the faculty of Nassau Community College where he teaches math and has coached basketball at the collegiate level.
Robin Hood (1973) - Hiss, no one sits higher than the king.
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy Prince John (Sir Peter Ustinov) and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor.
published: 13 Feb 2021
Stop Hissing In My Ear
Prince John Tells Sir Hiss to Stop Hissing in his ear
Note 1: No copyright infringement intended.
Note 2: I do not own the rights for these films.
Note 3: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
published: 14 Feb 2016
Prince John Tickled
I always loved the movie Robin Hood, and had remembered this classic scene, decided to finally upload it
Robin Hood is robbing Prince John after he stole everyone's money for tax, but Prince John gets his foot tickled by Sir Hiss's tongue, luckily not waking him up.
published: 21 Mar 2021
Robin Hood Prince John Sir Hiss
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published: 24 Feb 2015
Robin Hood OST - 06 - Sir Hiss
Robin Hood OST - 06 - Sir Hiss
published: 10 Aug 2012
Sir Hiss | All Hypnosis Scenes
Wow, 200 subscribers, keep them coming hypno-fans! Here's another classic hypno scene from Kaa's long lost brother :)
published: 31 Jan 2022
Robin Hood Sir Hiss Crashed Out Your Mirror
robin hood reupload
published: 24 Feb 2015
Sir Hiss Suspects | Walt Disney Legacy Collection: Robin Hood
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one da...
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy Prince John (Sir Peter Ustinov) and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor.
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy Prince John (Sir Peter Ustinov) and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor.
Prince John Tells Sir Hiss to Stop Hissing in his ear
Note 1: No copyright infringement intended.
Note 2: I do not own the rights for these films.
Note 3: Unde...
Prince John Tells Sir Hiss to Stop Hissing in his ear
Note 1: No copyright infringement intended.
Note 2: I do not own the rights for these films.
Note 3: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Prince John Tells Sir Hiss to Stop Hissing in his ear
Note 1: No copyright infringement intended.
Note 2: I do not own the rights for these films.
Note 3: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
I always loved the movie Robin Hood, and had remembered this classic scene, decided to finally upload it
Robin Hood is robbing Prince John after he stole every...
I always loved the movie Robin Hood, and had remembered this classic scene, decided to finally upload it
Robin Hood is robbing Prince John after he stole everyone's money for tax, but Prince John gets his foot tickled by Sir Hiss's tongue, luckily not waking him up.
I always loved the movie Robin Hood, and had remembered this classic scene, decided to finally upload it
Robin Hood is robbing Prince John after he stole everyone's money for tax, but Prince John gets his foot tickled by Sir Hiss's tongue, luckily not waking him up.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, tea...
An imaginative Disney version of the Robin Hood legend. Fun and romance abound as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy Prince John (Sir Peter Ustinov) and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor.
Prince John Tells Sir Hiss to Stop Hissing in his ear
Note 1: No copyright infringement intended.
Note 2: I do not own the rights for these films.
Note 3: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
I always loved the movie Robin Hood, and had remembered this classic scene, decided to finally upload it
Robin Hood is robbing Prince John after he stole everyone's money for tax, but Prince John gets his foot tickled by Sir Hiss's tongue, luckily not waking him up.
George Bruns (July 3, 1914 – May 23, 1983) was an American composer of music for film and television who worked on many Disney films. He was nominated for four Academy Awards for his work. He was also a proficient musician, playing and recording on trombone, tuba and string bass.
Career
George Edward Bruns was born July 3, 1914 in Sandy, Oregon, and went to college at Oregon State University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, graduating in 1936. In the 1930s he worked as a musician with various groups in the Portland, Oregon area. In 1946 he was appointed musical director at radio station KEX in Portland, Oregon, and also was the bandleader for the Rose Bowl room of the Multnomah Hotel. From 1947 to 1949 he performed and recorded on trombone with Portland's Castle Jazz Band, led by banjoist Monte Ballou.
In the late 1940s he moved to Los Angeles, where he did studio work, and performed and recorded with trombonist Turk Murphy's Jazz Band. In 1953 he was hired by Walt Disney as an arranger, eventually becoming Disney's musical director, a position he held until his retirement in 1976. Despite his retirement he continued to work on Disney projects.