Also known as Robert Meredith Reiniger Willson, Robert Meredith Willson, Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson
American composer, conductor, musical arranger, flautist, bandleader and playwright (1902-1984)
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Robert Meredith Willson (18 May 1902 – 15 June 1984) was an American composer, songwriter, conductor and playwright. He is best known for writing the book, music, and lyrics for the hit musical The Music Man, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1958. The cast recording of The Music Man won the first Grammy Award given for best cast album. Willson also is remembered for his work on films, the Burns and Allen radio program, among other radio shows, and was nominated for two Academy Award
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