Earle Hagen

American composer who created music for movies and television (1919-2008)

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Lived 1919–2008, aged 89United States

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Era
1919–2008
Aged 89
Known for
Take It or Leave It
1944

Summary

Updated 2026-07-17

Earle Harry Hagen was an American composer who created music for films and television. His best-known TV themes include The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, That Girl and The Mod Squad. He is also remembered for composing and whistling the theme to The Andy Griffith Show; writing the instrumental song "Harlem Nocturne" used as the theme for television's Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer; and co-writing the theme song to Tim Conway's Western comedy Rango.