After that, and up through the 1980s, most of his work centered on television until his retirement; his works included musical compositions for a number of television series, such as The Abbott and Costello Show, Lassie and The Thin Man.
Following his initial period of activity, through the 1980s, he primarily worked in television before retiring; his notable contributions included composing music for various well-known television programs like The Abbott and Costello Show, Lassie, and The Thin Man.