Lorenzo Music

Lorenzo Music

Lorenzo Music Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2001.
Remember the voice of ''Carlton the Doorman'' from the "Rhoda" TV show? It was the work of Lorenzo Music, one of the creators of the show. Music lost his battle with bone cancer, and has died at the age of 64. The New York Post reports that Music died on Saturday. In addition to his work as the never-seen doorman Carlton, he was also the voice of Garfield the cat. He got his start in TV as a writer for the Smothers Brothers show in the 1960's, and later became a writer for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" He was one of the creators of "The Bob Newhart Show," and even wrote the theme music for that first Newhart series. He is survived by his wife Henrietta.

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C Petrosky

September 2, 2025

I never met Mr. Music but I have experienced his creativity on the shows and music he created. Gone way too soon.

October 3, 2024

L.Music: He was The Original voice for Peter Venkman of the Ghostbusters franchise

Gurnell Williams

December 28, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Music. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. (Psalms 119:76)

Gurnell Williams

December 28, 2018

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Lorenzo . May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. (Psalms 119:76)

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