Remembering Charles Strouse

We are sad to learn that composer Charles Strouse has passed away at the age of 96. Strouse composed some of the most beloved musicals of the twentieth century, including Bye-Bye Birdie (with longtime writing partner, lyricist Lee Adams) and Annie (with lyricist Martin Charnin). For television, Adams and Strouse composed the iconic theme song to All in the Family, sung by stars Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton.

Below are some selections from the 2005 joint interview with Charles Strouse and Lee Adams:

Charles Strouse and Lee Adams on the All in the Family theme song, “Those Were the Days”:

Charles Strouse and Lee Adams on Jean Stapleton and Carroll O’Connor performing “Those Were the Days”:

Charles Strouse on “Tomorrow” from Annie:

Watch Charles Strouse’s full interview and read his obituary in The Hollywood Reporter.