RIP

Neal Hefti dies at 85; former big band trumpeter, arranger and composer Patricia Willard Communications Neal Hefti, a former big band trumpeter who worked with Count Basie and Woody Herman also was an arranger and composer whose credits include the themes for the film “The Odd Couple” and the campy TV series “Batman.” By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer October 15, 2008 Neal Hefti, a former big band trumpeter, arranger and composer who worked with Count Basie and Woody Herman and later composed the memorable themes for the movie "The Odd Couple" and the campy hit TV series "Batman," has died. He was 85. more. Three nominations (one award) for the Batman TV score. Film scores * 1964: Sex and the Single Girl * 1965: Boeing Boeing * 1965: How to Murder Your Wife * 1965: Harlow * 1965: Synanon * 1966: Lord Love a Duck * 1966: Duel at Diablo * 1967: Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad * 1967: Barefoot in the Park * 1968: The Odd Couple