Music
George David Weiss dies at 89; songwriter co-wrote ‘What a Wonderful World,’ ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’
Aug. 26, 2010
Obituaries
During his heyday in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, he co-wrote songs that were recorded by Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Patti Page, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat ‘King’ Cole.
World & Nation
Dead men can too tell tales. At least, James E.
July 19, 1991
Show Tracker
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June 16, 2011
Politics
The mystery of Butt Man (or woman, as the case may be) continues. No one will admit to creating the 7-foot-tall cigarette that dogs Bob Dole.
July 11, 1996
As lead singer for the girl-group the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss brought menace and melodrama to hits such as ‘Leader of the Pack’ and ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand).’
Jan. 20, 2024
Company Town
Lou Weiss, a pioneering Hollywood agent who helped establish William Morris Agency as a major player during the rise of the television industry, has died.
April 8, 2019
Advocacy: TV and radio spots criticizing the Texas governor’s record on pollution will air in N.H. this week. Aides counter that he deserves praise.
Nov. 30, 1999
Movies
Prepare yourselves, “Star Wars” fans: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are coming.
May 14, 2019
March 7, 2012