Marlow was born to Bernice (née Berney) and Arthur Schafler in the Bronx, New York. He was raised in Long Island, New York.
Marlow had several accidents in his youth, resulting in broken noses, fractured ankles, torn ligaments, and a fractured skull from a diving accident. Following his school years, he joined the Army, but due to his fractured skull, the Army felt he was unsuitable for duty.[4]
Marlow started his career singing in local cafes across the country. He also worked several odd jobs, from hauling cement to driving a cab. After becoming a featured vocalist at New York's Basin Street, he began singing in major clubs. When he finally landed an appointment with a casting director, he started down the road of acting. He joined the Screen Actors Guild in 1959. Due to his tough, chiseled features, he was usually cast as a bad guy gangster in television shows, including "This Man Dawson", "The Lawless Years", "Border Patrol", "Death Valley Days", "Bonanza" and many others. He became good friends with the stars of those shows.
A Taste Of Honey
Marlow's life took a turn back to music when his former pianist, Bobby Scott, needed someone to help him put together a song for a Broadway adaptation of the play A Taste of Honey, written by Shelagh Delaney. The song they created was also titled "A Taste of Honey".
"I ran over and Bobby and I put this song together in five minutes and rushed it to the theater," Ric reflected one evening to his stepsons, Parris and Dalton. "I never guessed it would become such a hit."
And a hit it was. It has been recorded by hundreds of artists including the Beatles, Tony Bennett, and Peggy Lee. It has sold more than 300 million copies internationally, and earned Marlow a gold record. In 1962, he won a Grammy Award for best instrumental theme.[3]
^"ASCAP Advertisement". Billboard. October 22, 1966. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510.
^ abcBarnes, Mike (March 6, 2017). "Ric Marlow, 'A Taste of Honey' Songwriter, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660.
^"Ric Marlow Is Becoming Favorite Of Younger Set". Kittanning Daily Leader Times. United Press International. January 8, 1962. p. 4.
^Gilgallon, Bonnie (October 12, 2015). "Sweet, Sweet Honey: Local Grammy Winner Ric Marlow Publishes a Book of Poems and Lyrics". Coachella Valley Independent.
^"Have Gun - Will Travel" The Hanging of Roy Carter (TV Episode 1958) - IMDb, retrieved 2020-01-28
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Eric Ric Marlow born Sanford Phillip Schafler December 21 1925 February 28 2017 was an American songwriter and actor best known for co writing with Bobby Scott the song A Taste of Honey which won a Grammy in 1962 1 2 The song has been recorded by approximately 200 artists internationally including The Beatles Herb Alpert amp The Tijuana Brass Barbra Streisand Tony Bennett and Johnny Mathis He also had several acting roles most notably on the television programs Bonanza Hawaii Five O and Magnum P I 3 Ric MarlowBornSanford Phillip Schafler 1925 12 21 December 21 1925Bronx New York U S DiedFebruary 28 2017 2017 02 28 aged 91 Palm Springs California U S Occupation s Producer singer songwriter actorYears active1961 2017SpousesKatherine Mae Highfill m 1947 div 1953 wbr Irene FlankenLeslie Parrish m 1955 div 1961 wbr Dorothy Juana Sophia Cobarrubias m 1964 div 1969 wbr Constance Julia Magoncia m 1988 died 1996 wbr Contents 1 Early life 2 A Taste Of Honey 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 Bibliography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditMarlow was born to Bernice nee Berney and Arthur Schafler in the Bronx New York He was raised in Long Island New York Marlow had several accidents in his youth resulting in broken noses fractured ankles torn ligaments and a fractured skull from a diving accident Following his school years he joined the Army but due to his fractured skull the Army felt he was unsuitable for duty 4 Owing to his love of music especially singing he spent a lot of time with his aunt who worked as a secretary for the president of Chappell amp Company later known as Warner Chappell Music He got to meet up and coming artists and established celebrities of the time including Tommy Dorsey Harry James Oscar Levant Rudy Vallee and Red Nichols 5 Marlow started his career singing in local cafes across the country He also worked several odd jobs from hauling cement to driving a cab After becoming a featured vocalist at New York s Basin Street he began singing in major clubs When he finally landed an appointment with a casting director he started down the road of acting He joined the Screen Actors Guild in 1959 Due to his tough chiseled features he was usually cast as a bad guy gangster in television shows including This Man Dawson The Lawless Years Border Patrol Death Valley Days Bonanza and many others He became good friends with the stars of those shows A Taste Of Honey EditMarlow s life took a turn back to music when his former pianist Bobby Scott needed someone to help him put together a song for a Broadway adaptation of the play A Taste of Honey written by Shelagh Delaney The song they created was also titled A Taste of Honey I ran over and Bobby and I put this song together in five minutes and rushed it to the theater Ric reflected one evening to his stepsons Parris and Dalton I never guessed it would become such a hit And a hit it was It has been recorded by hundreds of artists including the Beatles Tony Bennett and Peggy Lee It has sold more than 300 million copies internationally and earned Marlow a gold record In 1962 he won a Grammy Award for best instrumental theme 3 The version recorded by Herb Alpert amp the Tijuana Brass received the most awards Personal life EditMarlow was married five times and had seven children one daughter one step daughter and five step sons Katherine Mae Highfill married 1947 divorced 1953 Irene Flanken Leslie Parrish married 1955 divorced 1961 Dorothy Juana Sophia Cobarrubias married 1964 divorced 1969 Constance Julia Magoncia Julia English Marlow her acting credits were under Julia English married 1988 her death 1996 Marlow died in Palm Springs California at the age of 91 3 Filmography EditYear Title Role Notes1958 Have Gun Will Travel Episode The Hanging of Roy Carter 6 1960 1961 Sea Hunt Robert Lewis Bates Slade Tomas Velagos Conrad Barnes Vincent Reka 5 episodes1961 You Have to Run Fast Jay Rocco1965 The Incredible Sex Revolution Jan1965 Psychedelic Sexualis Arthur BordenBibliography EditMarlow Ric 2015 Tastes of Honey Escargot Books and Music ISBN 978 1908191175 References Edit Larkin Colin 2002 The Virgin encyclopedia of fifties music 3rd ed Virgin ISBN 978 1 85227 937 0 ASCAP Advertisement Billboard October 22 1966 p 67 ISSN 0006 2510 a b c Barnes Mike March 6 2017 Ric Marlow A Taste of Honey Songwriter Dies at 91 The Hollywood Reporter ISSN 0018 3660 Ric Marlow Is Becoming Favorite Of Younger Set Kittanning Daily Leader Times United Press International January 8 1962 p 4 Gilgallon Bonnie October 12 2015 Sweet Sweet Honey Local Grammy Winner Ric Marlow Publishes a Book of Poems and Lyrics Coachella Valley Independent Have Gun Will Travel The Hanging of Roy Carter TV Episode 1958 IMDb retrieved 2020 01 28External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ric Marlow Official website Ric Marlow at AllMusic Ric Marlow discography at Discogs Ric Marlow at IMDb Ric Marlow at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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