John Barry (composer) Minster. Serving in the British Army, Barry spent his national service playing the trumpet. During his army service, he took a correspondence course (with jazz composer Bill Russo); he also worked as an arranger for the Jack Parnell and Ted Heath's Orchestra, and formed his own band in 1957, the John Barry Seven, with whom he had some hit records on EMI's Columbia label. These included "Hit and Miss", the theme tune he composed for the BBC's "Juke Box Jury" programme, a cover of the Johnny Smith song "Walk Don't Run", and a cover of the theme for the United
Hit & Miss Matt Roush was equally favourable saying "the fun is just beginning, and I can't wait to see where this twisted but strangely affecting story goes next." In contrast, the New York Times faulted the show saying "The problem with Mr. Abbott’s new show ... isn’t the premise but the solemnity with which it’s approached... “Hit & Miss” is so slow and earnest and teachy — several scenes involve Mia’s young son exploring his own sexual identity by donning a dress and headband — that much of the show seems to be performed on tiptoe, and a giggle seems like the