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Hoyt Curtin was an American composer who is best known for his contributions to the world of animation, particularly his work on the popular television series, The Flintstones. Born on September 9, 1922, in Downey, California, Curtin showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. He later studied music at the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in composition. After completing his studies, Curtin began working in the music industry, first as a staff arranger for NBC Radio in San Francisco, and later as a composer for various television shows. In the early 1960s, he was hired by Hanna-Barbera Productions to compose music for their new animated series, The Flintstones. Curtin's work on The Flintstones was groundbreaking in many ways. He was one of the first composers to use a full orchestra for a television cartoon, and his music helped to establish the show's distinctive sound and style. He also wrote the show's iconic theme song, which has become one of the most recognizable pieces of music in television history. In addition to his work on The Flintstones, Curtin composed music for a number of other Hanna-Barbera productions, including The Jetsons, Jonny Quest, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! He also worked on a variety of other television shows, including The Bugs Bunny Show, The Pink Panther Show, and The Woody Woodpecker Show. Curtin's music was characterized by its catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and playful sense of humor. He had a talent for creating music that was both fun and memorable, and his work helped to define the sound of American animation in the 1960s and 1970s. Despite his success in the world of animation, Curtin also composed music for other mediums, including film and theater. He wrote the score for the 1966 film, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, starring Don Knotts, and he composed music for a number of stage productions, including the musicals, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and The Boy Friend. Curtin continued to work in the music industry throughout his career, and he received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field. In 1991, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, and in 1993, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Composers and Lyricists. Hoyt Curtin passed away on December 3, 2000, at the age of 78. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world. His contributions to the world of animation helped to shape the medium and establish it as a legitimate art form, and his music remains an important part of American popular culture.

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