Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
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Frank G. Comstock (September 20, 1922 – May 21, 2013) was an American composer, arranger, conductor, and trombonist. For television, Comstock wrote and arranged music for major situation comedies and variety shows. His theme and incidental music for Rocky and His Friends (1959–1964) are probably his best-remembered works. Additionally, his music for Adam-12 earned him a 1971 Emmy nomination.
Comstock's recording credits include eight Hi-Lo's albums and backing arrangements for major recording stars. His 1962 instrumental album, Project: Comstock - Music from Outer Space became a classic and was released on CD in 2004. Recently, Comstock wrote new big-band arrangements for Brian Setzer's Wolfgang's Big Night Out (2007) and Songs from Lonely Avenue (2009) CDs.
He started his arranging career in the dance bands of Sonny Dunham and Benny Carter, and with Les Brown from 1943 to 1955. When dance bands fell out of favor after World War II, Comstock and Doris Day left the Les Brown band. Comstock's backing arrangements for Doris Day's Warner Brothers screen tests impressed studio executives and resulted in a staff arranger position at Warner where he demonstrated his ability to write for large studio orchestras.
He died in 2013.
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- This Too Shall Pass Away (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- A Woman's Touch (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Choo Choo Train (Ch-Ch-Foo) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Artist's Choice 'Secret Love' Promo Spot - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Secret Love (with Ray Heindorf & Warner Bros. Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Can Do Without You - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!) (with Ray Heindorf & Warner Bros. Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love You Dearly (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Lost In Loveliness (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Speak To The Stars (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - Session 1 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- What Every Girl Should Know (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- The Blue Bells of Broadway (Are Ringing Tonight) (with The Victor Aller Chorus) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Speak To The Stars (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - Session 2 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Kay-Muleta (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Anyone Can Fall In Love (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Jimmy Unknown (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Someone Else's Roses (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- If I Give My Heart to You (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- There's A Rising Moon (For Every Falling Star) (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- You My Love (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Hold Me in Your Arms (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Till My Love Comes to Me (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Ready, Willing and Able (with Buddy Cole & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Never Look Back (with Buddy Cole & His Orchestra) - Audition - Take 1 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'll Never Stop Loving You - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Foolishly Yours - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'll Never Stop Loving You (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Never Look Back (with Percy Faith & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love's Little Island (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - Version 1 - Take 9 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love's Little Island (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - Version 2 - Take 11 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Ooh Bang Jiggilly Jang (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Let It Ring (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Live It Up (with Van Alexander & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'm A Big Girl Now (with Van Alexander & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I've Gotta Sing Away These Blues (with Van Alexander & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Somebody Somewhere (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - Single Version - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- We'll Love Again (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Julie (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love in a Home (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Soft As the Starlight (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - Mono Single - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Today Will Be Yesterday Tomorrow! (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- The Party's Over (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Nothing in the World (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Whad'ja Put in That Kiss (with Frank DeVol & His Orchestra) - Session 2 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 6 (1953-1957) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- If I Were A Bell (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Silver Bells (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's A Lovely Day Today (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- From This Moment On - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Am Loved - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Nobody's Chasing Me - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Ten Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Sheep - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Somebody Loves Me - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Just One of Those Things - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Lullaby of Broadway (with The Norman Luboff Choir & The Buddy Cole Quartet) - Version 1 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Love The Way You Say Goodnight (with The Norman Luboff Choir & The Buddy Cole Quartet) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- In a Shanty In Old Shanty Town (with The Buddy Cole Quartet) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Fine and Dandy (with The Norman Luboff Choir & The Buddy Cole Quartet) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Lullaby of Broadway (with Harry James & His Orchestra) - Version 2 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Would I Love You (Love You, Love You) (with Harry James & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's So Laughable (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra & The Four Hits) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Something Wonderful (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- We Kiss In A Shadow (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Very Good Advice (with Leith Stevens & His Orchestra & The Four Hits) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Tell Me (Why Nights Are Lonely) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Till We Meet Again (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- On Moonlight Bay (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Life's Desire (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Every Little Movement (Has a Meaning All Its Own) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love Ya (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Cuddle Up a Little Closer (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Lonesome and Sorry (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Ask Me (Because I'm So In Love) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Lee Brothers) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Kiss Me Goodbye (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Lee Brothers) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Got Him Off My Hands (But Can't Get Him Off My Mind) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Baby Doll (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - From "The Belle Of New York" - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Oops (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- If That Doesn't Do It (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Domino (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Makin' Whoopee! (feat. Paul Weston & His Orchestra & Danny Thomas) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It Had to Be You (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Buddy (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'll See You In My Dreams (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I Wish I Had a Girl (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Ain't We Got Fun? (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - Version 3 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Nobody's Sweetheart (with Paul Weston & His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Moonlight Bay Promo Interview - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 4 (1950-51) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It Takes Time - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Pete - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Young And Foolish Heart - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Tell Me, Dream Face (What Am I to You?) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'm Still Sitting Under the Apple Tree - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Just an Old Love of Mine - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- A Chocolate Sundae on a Saturday Night - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- When Tonight Is Just A Memory - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- That's the Way He Does It - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Why Should We Both Be Lonely? - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Papa, Won't You Dance With Me? - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Say Something Nice About Me Baby - Version 1 - Take 2 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Say Something Nice About Me Baby - Version 2 -Take 3 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's Magic (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 1 - Take 6 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's Magic (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 2 - Take 7 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Just Imagine (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Pretty Baby (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 1 - 78-RPM Issue - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Pretty Baby (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 2 - 45-RPM Issue - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Confess - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Love Somebody - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Tacos, Enchiladas And Beans (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- No Moon at All (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Put 'Em In A Box, Tie 'Em With A Ribbon (And Throw 'Em In The Deep Blue Sea) (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Imagination (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's the Sentimental Thing to Do (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I've Only Myself to Blame (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Thoughtless - Version 1 - Take 3 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Thoughtless - Version 2 - Take 4 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's A Quiet Town (In Crossbone County) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- Someone Like You (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - from the film, "My Dream Is Yours" - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Dream Is Yours (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- I'm in Love - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's You Or No One (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 1 - Take 3 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- It's You Or No One (with George Sirava and His Orchestra) - Version 2 - Take 5 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Darling, My Darling - Version 1 - with piano - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- My Darling, My Darling - Version 2 - with orchestra - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- That Certain Party - Version 1 - Take 1 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- That Certain Party - Version 2 - Take 6 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- That Certain Party - Version 3 - Take 9 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- His Fraternity Pin - Version 1 - Take 3 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- His Fraternity Pin - Version 2 - Take 4 - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- If You Will Marry Me - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
- You Was - The Complete Columbia Singles, Volume 1 (1947-48) - Frank Comstock & His Orchestra
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