Bobby Troup

ABOUT BOBBY TROUP

Best-known for playing the role of Dr. Joe Early on the hit 1970s TV series, "Emergency!" and was also a jazz pianist and songwriter.

He had an early song called "Daddy," that was recorded or performed by such legends as Sammy Kaye , Glenn Miller , and The Andrews Sisters.

He was also known as the author of "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66," which became a standard.

He was married to his Emergency! co-star, Julie London , until his death.

He appeared in the classic 1970 film, "M*A*S*H," directed by Robert Altman .