Harold Adamson

Harold Adamson (1906-1980) was an American lyricist during the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Greenville, New Jersey. He began writing songs and poetry as a teenager, but was initially more interested in an acting career. He studied acting at the University of Kansas and Harvard, but ultimately entered into a songwriting contract with MGM in 1933. He wrote many popular and successful songs, including the theme song for the hit television show I Love Lucy. He was nominated for five Academy Award Nominations for his work writing lyrics for original scores for movies, and was accepted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972. He endured polio as a youngster which limited the use of his right hand throughout his life.

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1906 - 1980 - American - Lyricist - 1930s - 1940s - Greenville, New Jersey - Songs - Poetry - Acting - University of Kansas - Harvard - MGM - 1933 - I Love Lucy - Academy Award Nominations - Songwriters Hall of Fame - 1972

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