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Downloads include choice of MP3, WAV, or FLAC
FJDG005
Includes Digital Booklet
Five Jays Records is proud to present music composed by Joe Harnell (THE INCREDIBLE HULK) for the television series HOT PURSUIT, created by Kenneth Johnson (THE BIONIC WOMAN, V, ALIEN NATION) and starring Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint, Dina Merrill and Michael Preston.
Originally airing on NBC in 1984 and 1985, HOT PURSUIT follows Kate Wyler (Keane), a highly successful engineer, and Jim (Pierpoint), her devoted veterinarian husband, as they are forced to go on the run to track down a mysterious woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate and was hired to frame her for a murder she did not commit. To make things even more dire, they not only have to avoid local and federal law enforcement, but Alec Shaw (Preston), a hired assassin, is on their trail as well.
Joe Harnell frequently teamed up with producer/creator Kenneth Johnson on several memorable TV projects that included THE INCREDIBLE HULK, CLIFFHANGERS!, the original “V” mini-series and the pilot for ALIEN NATION and HOT PURSUIT was a continuation of their collaboration.
Born in The Bronx, New York, Joe Harnell was the son of a vaudeville performer. His professional career began early at age 14 playing piano with his father’s jazz and klezmer (traditional Ashkenazi Jewish music) groups. Upon completion of a music scholarship at the University of Miami, he entered military service in 1943, joining the United States Army Air Forces where he frequently performed as a member of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band.
During the 1950s, Harnell was as a “pianist for hire” for several major artists including Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, and Peggy Lee, with whom he became her full-time accompanist. He joined ASCAP in 1959, scoring pop hits with “Cinderella Twist” and “Funny Bunny.” His arrangement of “Fly Me to the Moon” in 1963 became a major hit, winning a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.”
As in-house pianist on THE DINAH SHORE CHEVY SHOW, Harnell would frequently appear on-screen during sing-along segments. After a turn as Musical Director for THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, Harnell relocated to Hollywood for new opportunities. He soon teamed up with writer/producer Kenneth Johnson on several memorable TV projects including THE BIONIC WOMAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, CLIFFHANGERS!, the original V mini-series, HOT PURSUIT and the pilot for ALIEN NATION (1989). Harnell also composed music for the soap opera SANTA BARBARA.
Five Jays Records presents the premiere release of HOT PURSUIT, featuring over two hours of music composed and conducted by Joe Harnell. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and includes liner notes by author David Hirsch.
THE JOE HARNELL COLLECTION VOLUME 4: Music From HOT PURSUIT
Joe Harnell
$10.95
Downloads include choice of MP3, WAV, or FLAC
FJDG005
Includes Digital Booklet
Five Jays Records is proud to present music composed by Joe Harnell (THE INCREDIBLE HULK) for the television series HOT PURSUIT, created by Kenneth Johnson (THE BIONIC WOMAN, V, ALIEN NATION) and starring Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint, Dina Merrill and Michael Preston.
Originally airing on NBC in 1984 and 1985, HOT PURSUIT follows Kate Wyler (Keane), a highly successful engineer, and Jim (Pierpoint), her devoted veterinarian husband, as they are forced to go on the run to track down a mysterious woman who bears a striking resemblance to Kate and was hired to frame her for a murder she did not commit. To make things even more dire, they not only have to avoid local and federal law enforcement, but Alec Shaw (Preston), a hired assassin, is on their trail as well.
Joe Harnell frequently teamed up with producer/creator Kenneth Johnson on several memorable TV projects that included THE INCREDIBLE HULK, CLIFFHANGERS!, the original “V” mini-series and the pilot for ALIEN NATION and HOT PURSUIT was a continuation of their collaboration.
Born in The Bronx, New York, Joe Harnell was the son of a vaudeville performer. His professional career began early at age 14 playing piano with his father’s jazz and klezmer (traditional Ashkenazi Jewish music) groups. Upon completion of a music scholarship at the University of Miami, he entered military service in 1943, joining the United States Army Air Forces where he frequently performed as a member of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band.
During the 1950s, Harnell was as a “pianist for hire” for several major artists including Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, and Peggy Lee, with whom he became her full-time accompanist. He joined ASCAP in 1959, scoring pop hits with “Cinderella Twist” and “Funny Bunny.” His arrangement of “Fly Me to the Moon” in 1963 became a major hit, winning a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.”
As in-house pianist on THE DINAH SHORE CHEVY SHOW, Harnell would frequently appear on-screen during sing-along segments. After a turn as Musical Director for THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, Harnell relocated to Hollywood for new opportunities. He soon teamed up with writer/producer Kenneth Johnson on several memorable TV projects including THE BIONIC WOMAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, CLIFFHANGERS!, the original V mini-series, HOT PURSUIT and the pilot for ALIEN NATION (1989). Harnell also composed music for the soap opera SANTA BARBARA.
Five Jays Records presents the premiere release of HOT PURSUIT, featuring over two hours of music composed and conducted by Joe Harnell. The music has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland and includes liner notes by author David Hirsch.
