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Charles Strouse's Big Scores, From 'Annie' To 'Birdie'

Charles Strouse On Piano
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Charles Strouse, shown here circa 1980, is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Charles Strouse On Piano
Lucian Perkins/AP

Charles Strouse, shown here circa 1980, is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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October 9, 2009

Tony Award-winning composer Charles Strouse created the music and lyrics for more than a dozen stage hits, including Annie, Applause and Bye Bye Birdie. He also composed the film score for Bonnie and Clyde and the theme song for All in the Family.

This interview was originally broadcast on Jan. 3, 1994.

 
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