From the Archives: Hugo Friedhofer (Originally Aired on 4/14/06)

Fishko Files | May 18, 2010
More than 25 years have passed since Hugo Friedhofer died. He was one of America’s most interesting composers, and his death was roundly ignored. Sara Fishko thinks its about time somebody remembered the life and work of the Academy Award- winning movie composer.

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