A talented accordionist, he appeared in short Soundies musicals and occasional movies (like 1949's Jolson Sings Again). He quickly became a successful arranger and composer and worked as bandleader at Slapsie Maxie's Wilshire location in Hollywood. His clients ranged from the American Junior Miss Pageant to Jackie Wilson, and he was a musician on such radio programs as The Abe Burrows Show. One of his best-known tunes is an arrangement of the song "The Happy Wanderer", and his brassy polka "Hoop Dee Doo" became a game show staple. He was also the composer of "Hooray for Santy Claus", the catchy theme song for the low-budget 1964 motion picture Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. He also composed "Roller Coaster" - recorded by Henri Rene Orchestra on RCA Victor. It was used as the closing theme for the popular Goodson-Todman panel show What's My Line? from the early 1950s until its cancellation in 1967.
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To Tell the Truth is a Canadian version of the original American game show To Tell the Truth. It was broadcast on CTV between 1962 and 1964. The show was hosted by Don Cameron and the panelists included Toby Tarnow, Robert Hall, Dorothy Cameron and Stan Helleur. It aired at 10 PM on Thursdays.
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Milton Delugg on being music director on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
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published: 27 Nov 2018
A Jazzy Tune With Matty Malneck On Violin And Milton DeLugg On Accordian
published: 28 Sep 2024
The Gong Show (1978) NBC Burbank - RARE SOUNDCHECK with Milton Delugg and the Band With A Thug
When Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show" had its network daytime run, the show was taped at NBC Burbank - and here is a copy of a VTR air copy with the first 2 minutes featuring the band warming up on-stage in this episode while Chuck can be heard muttering about not "caring about that stuff". Hear the trumpeter (I'll assume it was Bob Findley) warming up to "The Peanut Vendor" with the rhythm section playing a few bars together of a song I can't think of (let me know, folks) at the moment.
That's Milt Delugg whining about "That's why we lost Miami". You'll hear him in the first act shouting "Go get 'em, Arthur!".
This video leads into the endpage video link that will have you enjoy "Milton Delugg and The Band With A Thug" in a way you never have before - and even hear the "Gong Show Theme" su...
published: 25 Dec 2019
Milton Delugg on working with Chuck Barris - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
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published: 27 Nov 2018
Milton Delugg on advice for someone who wants to do music for television
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published: 27 Nov 2018
Milton DeLugg - The Creep -1964
published: 16 Dec 2021
Milton DeLugg and His Orchestra - Theme For Dracula
published: 07 Jul 2021
Milton Delugg on "What's My Line?" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
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published: 27 Nov 2018
Milton DeLugg & His Orchestra: "Marakeesh" -- Mod/Exotica
1957. Written by Milton and Anne DeLugg. Released on Anvil Record Co.
published: 05 Jan 2025
Milton Delugg on working with musical guests on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews...
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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When Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show" had its network daytime run, the show was taped at NBC Burbank - and here is a copy of a VTR air copy with the first 2 minute...
When Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show" had its network daytime run, the show was taped at NBC Burbank - and here is a copy of a VTR air copy with the first 2 minutes featuring the band warming up on-stage in this episode while Chuck can be heard muttering about not "caring about that stuff". Hear the trumpeter (I'll assume it was Bob Findley) warming up to "The Peanut Vendor" with the rhythm section playing a few bars together of a song I can't think of (let me know, folks) at the moment.
That's Milt Delugg whining about "That's why we lost Miami". You'll hear him in the first act shouting "Go get 'em, Arthur!".
This video leads into the endpage video link that will have you enjoy "Milton Delugg and The Band With A Thug" in a way you never have before - and even hear the "Gong Show Theme" sung by Chuck Barris himself! You'll find the video link at the end of this.
When Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show" had its network daytime run, the show was taped at NBC Burbank - and here is a copy of a VTR air copy with the first 2 minutes featuring the band warming up on-stage in this episode while Chuck can be heard muttering about not "caring about that stuff". Hear the trumpeter (I'll assume it was Bob Findley) warming up to "The Peanut Vendor" with the rhythm section playing a few bars together of a song I can't think of (let me know, folks) at the moment.
That's Milt Delugg whining about "That's why we lost Miami". You'll hear him in the first act shouting "Go get 'em, Arthur!".
This video leads into the endpage video link that will have you enjoy "Milton Delugg and The Band With A Thug" in a way you never have before - and even hear the "Gong Show Theme" sung by Chuck Barris himself! You'll find the video link at the end of this.
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews...
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews...
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews...
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
When Chuck Barris' "The Gong Show" had its network daytime run, the show was taped at NBC Burbank - and here is a copy of a VTR air copy with the first 2 minutes featuring the band warming up on-stage in this episode while Chuck can be heard muttering about not "caring about that stuff". Hear the trumpeter (I'll assume it was Bob Findley) warming up to "The Peanut Vendor" with the rhythm section playing a few bars together of a song I can't think of (let me know, folks) at the moment.
That's Milt Delugg whining about "That's why we lost Miami". You'll hear him in the first act shouting "Go get 'em, Arthur!".
This video leads into the endpage video link that will have you enjoy "Milton Delugg and The Band With A Thug" in a way you never have before - and even hear the "Gong Show Theme" sung by Chuck Barris himself! You'll find the video link at the end of this.
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
All content copyright The Television Academy Foundation Interviews. For information about licensing and attribution, contact [email protected]
For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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For his full interview, see https://interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/milton-delugg
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A talented accordionist, he appeared in short Soundies musicals and occasional movies (like 1949's Jolson Sings Again). He quickly became a successful arranger and composer and worked as bandleader at Slapsie Maxie's Wilshire location in Hollywood. His clients ranged from the American Junior Miss Pageant to Jackie Wilson, and he was a musician on such radio programs as The Abe Burrows Show. One of his best-known tunes is an arrangement of the song "The Happy Wanderer", and his brassy polka "Hoop Dee Doo" became a game show staple. He was also the composer of "Hooray for Santy Claus", the catchy theme song for the low-budget 1964 motion picture Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. He also composed "Roller Coaster" - recorded by Henri Rene Orchestra on RCA Victor. It was used as the closing theme for the popular Goodson-Todman panel show What's My Line? from the early 1950s until its cancellation in 1967.
I like to think nobody knows what's goin' on inside You like to say it didn't mean a thing or hurt to say goodbye I tell a joke, you laugh too loud, party never ends We're not fooling anyone so why try to pretend To tell the truth, I still love you Tell the truth, you still care too And I can see it in your eyes, see it in your smile Clear across the room, tell the truth, tell the truth True love knows the real thing baby, there's nowhere to hide It hears every word you'll never say, sees through every lie Maybe we could find a way to get beyond our pride It's such a waste of precious time to keep up this disguise To tell the truth, I still love you Tell the truth, you still care too And I can see it in your eyes, see it in your smile Clear across the room, tell the truth, tell the truth