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John Carl Parker

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Soundtrack
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John Carl Parker was born in 1926. He is a composer, known for Maverick (1994), CHIPS (2017) and Trapper John, M.D. (1979).
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
    Maverick
    7.0
    • Soundtrack("Amazing Grace")
    • 1994
    Michael Peña and Dax Shepard in CHIPS (2017)
    CHIPS
    6.0
    • Soundtrack("CHiPs (Theme)")
    • 2017
    Pernell Roberts in Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
    Trapper John, M.D.
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Composer(as John Parker)
    Rod Taylor and William Smith in Darker Than Amber (1970)
    Darker Than Amber
    6.1
    • Composer(as John Parker)
    • 1970

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    Composer

    • Victoria Principal, Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, and Steve Kanaly in Dallas (1978)
      Dallas
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1978–1991
    • Pernell Roberts in Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
      Trapper John, M.D.
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1979–1986
    • Lana Turner in Witches' Brew (1980)
      Witches' Brew
      4.4
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1980
    • The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway (1980)
      The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway
      4.6
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1980
    • How the West Was Won (1976)
      How the West Was Won
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1979
    • The Girls in the Office (1979)
      The Girls in the Office
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1979
    • Buddy Ebsen in Barnaby Jones (1973)
      Barnaby Jones
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1973–1978
    • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
      The Love Boat
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1978
    • Secrets of Three Hungry Wives (1978)
      Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Composer (as Johnny Parker)
      • 1978
    • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
      CHiPs
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1977–1978
    • Mobile Medics
      TV Movie
      • Composer (as John Parker, music by)
      • 1977
    • In the Glitter Palace (1977)
      In the Glitter Palace
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1977
    • Bunco (1977)
      Bunco
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1977
    • Serpico (1976)
      Serpico
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker, music by)
      • 1976
    • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)
      M*A*S*H
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Composer (as John Parker)
      • 1976

    Music Department

    • Gravedale High (1990)
      Gravedale High
      6.5
      TV Series
      • composer: main title theme (as John Parker)
      • 1990
    • Pernell Roberts in Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
      Trapper John, M.D.
      6.6
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 1981–1986
    • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
      CHiPs
      6.5
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • composer: stock music
      • 1977–1983
    • The Return of Frank Cannon (1980)
      The Return of Frank Cannon
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • composer: theme "Cannon"
      • 1980
    • Serpico (1976)
      Serpico
      6.7
      TV Series
      • composer: stock music (uncredited)
      • 1976–1977
    • William Conrad in Cannon (1971)
      Cannon
      6.8
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • composer: stock music (as John Parker)
      • 1971–1976
    • Anthony Franciosa and Laraine Stephens in Matt Helm (1975)
      Matt Helm
      5.8
      TV Series
      • composer: score from the episode - Death Rods (uncredited)
      • 1975
    • James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)
      Gunsmoke
      8.1
      TV Series
      • conductor
      • music conducted by
      • 1968–1975
    • Assignment: Vienna (1972)
      Assignment: Vienna
      6.6
      TV Series
      • conductor
      • 1973
    • Robert Conrad and Ross Martin in The Wild Wild West (1965)
      The Wild Wild West
      8.1
      TV Series
      • conductor (as Johnny Parker)
      • 1969
    • The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy (1967)
      The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
      7.5
      • conductor (as John Parker)
      • 1967
    • Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Laurel and Hardy's Laughing 20's (1965)
      Laurel and Hardy's Laughing 20's
      7.5
      • conductor (as John Parker)
      • 1965

    Soundtrack

    • Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in Here (2024)
      Here
      6.3
      • writer: "Theme from CHiPs"
      • 2024
    • Michael Peña and Dax Shepard in CHIPS (2017)
      CHIPS
      6.0
      • writer: "CHiPs (Theme)"
      • 2017
    • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
      Late Night with Seth Meyers
      6.3
      TV Series
      • writer: "Theme from 'Trapper John M.D.'"
      • 2016
    • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
      The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
      7.0
      TV Series
      • writer: "Theme from 'CHiPs'"
      • 2015
    • Teri Hatcher, Ed Harris, Caroline Aaron, Ned Beatty, Hal Holbrook, Mr. T, John Ratzenberger, Brad Garrett, Kathy Griffin, Elton John, Stacy Keach, Regina King, Sarah McLachlan, Jerry Stiller, Carlos Alazraqui, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Curtis Armstrong, Rene Auberjonois, Ferrell Barron, Michael Beattie, Julie Bowen, Bryan Callen, Cedric The Entertainer, Dane Cook, Barry Corbin, Walt Dohrn, Dale Dye, Corri English, Erik Estrada, Bobs Gannaway, John Michael Higgins, Danny Mann, Masasa Moyo, Anne Meara, Mike Mitchell, Brent Musburger, Kevin Michael Richardson, Steve Schirripa, Wes Studi, Fred Tatasciore, Patrick Warburton, Aron Warner, Fred Willard, Christopher Knights, Brad Paisley, Kari Wahlgren, Kate Micucci, Danny Pardo, Matt Jones, Melissa Sturm, and Kristen Phaneuf in Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
      Planes: Fire & Rescue
      5.9
      • writer: "CHiPs (Theme)"
      • 2014
    • Los nuevos y clásicos bloopers
      TV Series
      • writer: "CHiPs Theme"
      • 2012
    • Love Like Poison (2010)
      Love Like Poison
      6.4
      • lyrics: "Embrasse-Moi Vite" (I Wanna Love You)
      • music: "Embrasse-Moi Vite" (I Wanna Love You)
      • 2010
    • Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples, and Nadine Velazquez in My Name Is Earl (2005)
      My Name Is Earl
      7.8
      TV Series
      • music: "'CHiPs'" (Theme) (uncredited)
      • 2009
    • John C. McGinley, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, and Judy Reyes in Scrubs (2001)
      Scrubs
      8.4
      TV Series
      • writer: "CHiPs Theme" (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Jodie Foster, Mel Gibson, and James Garner in Maverick (1994)
      Maverick
      7.0
      • performer: "Amazing Grace"
      • 1994
    • Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993)
      Space Ghost Coast to Coast
      7.9
      TV Series
      • music: "CHiPs Theme" (uncredited)
      • 1994
    • Pink Lightning (1991)
      Pink Lightning
      4.6
      TV Movie
      • writer: "Three Wishes"
      • 1991
    • Shadoe Stevens in Traxx (1988)
      Traxx
      5.3
      • producer: "Victorious"
      • 1988
    • Lana Turner in Witches' Brew (1980)
      Witches' Brew
      4.4
      • music: "Witches' Brew" (as John Parker)
      • 1980
    • Rod Taylor and William Smith in Darker Than Amber (1970)
      Darker Than Amber
      6.1
      • writer: "Vangie's Theme" (as John Parker)
      • 1970

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      • 1926

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