- Stanley Ralph Ross
Stanley Ralph Ross (
July 22 1937 ,New York City –March 16 2000 ) started his career in advertising, however soon went to work as a writer and actor on various television shows, most notably cult-classics such as the 1960s "Batman" series starringAdam West and also "The Monkees ". Ross was sometimes credited as Sue Donem.Career
In 1958, Ross teamed with
Bob Arbogast to write and record the novelty record "Chaos, parts 1 and 2". When it came out (onLiberty Records ), it sold 10,000 copies in three days and then was banned from radio play on the fourth day - when stations realized that it satirized "Top 40" radio.Dr Demento has kept "Chaos" alive. They later co-wrote an album of parody songs titled "My Son, the Copycat" (a parody ofAllan Sherman 's albums) and the book, "Speak When You Hear the Beep".Television writing
Ross made his mark on television with writing. As an ABC executive, he wrote (and directed) the classic opening segment to "
ABC's Wide World of Sports ":He wrote a third of the 1960s "Batman" episodes, including one in which he played "Ballpoint Baxter." The character had no lines. Baxter was his nickname in real life.
Although most recognized for his work on "Batman", Ross also wrote for "
The Monkees ", "Wonder Woman", "All in the Family ", and "G. I. Joe ".Voice over work
Ross also was known for his distinctive voice and did much voiceover work.
He also did the voice of
Gorilla Grodd on the "Challenge of the SuperFriends " cartoon, Brainiac in ' and ',Perry White in the 1988 Superman cartoon, Dark Paw in "Paw Paws ", and has had numerous smaller parts (voice and acting) on television, movies, and over 1000 commercials.He was also the voice of the Doberman and Pitbull characters in the movie, "".
Other work
Ross was also a song writer, composing over 200 pieces, collaborating with such talent as
Henry Mancini .He also taught at the
University of Southern California film school.Ross became an ordained minister, marrying
Burt Ward , who starred as Robin on the 1960s "Batman" series, to his third wife.Death
Ross died of lung cancer on
March 16 ,2000 leaving behind a wife and three children.External links
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