Focus: Composer Lalo Schifrin

Focus: Composer Lalo Schifrin

From Forgotten TV by Chris Cooling

August 1, 2025 · 25 min · Episode 87

About this episode

This episode explores the life and contributions of composer Lalo Schifrin to film and television music.

A look at the life and work of prolific Argentinian pianist, composer, and conductor Lalo Schifrin - who has contributed over 100 film/TV themes to our popular culture. Forgotten TV is reader/listener supported. These podcast notes may contain affiliate links to Amazon or other retailers. As an affiliate, Forgotten TV earns royalties from these purchases, at no extra cost to you. Listening recommendations: Lalo Schifrin: The Early Years Studio And 'live' Collaborations 1960-62 Mission: Impossible And Other Thrilling Themes Sources of quotes and background information came from the following: The Television Academy Foundation Interviews “Lalo Schifrin, from 'Mission Impossible' to Jazz” from NPR Music Remembering Lalo Schifrin – Telehell podcast with Justin Hart Researching and producing podcasts and articles is extremely time consuming. Please consider financially supporting Forgotten TV in any of the following ways: SUPPORT FORGOTTEN TV ON PATREONSupport Forgotten TV with PaypalBuy Me a Coffee Shop the Forgotten TV Merch Store Original audio clips included are for the purposes of historical context, review, commentary, and criticism only and are not intended to infringe. Some…

Topics covered

  • Lalo Schifrin
  • film music
  • TV themes
  • composition

Keywords

  • Argentinian composer
  • film themes
  • TV themes
  • Mission Impossible

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Epidemic Sound

Books & works: Mission: Impossible And Other Thrilling Themes, Mission Impossible', Remembering Lalo Schifrin

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