James Trittipo
James Trittipo ( June 30 , 1928 — September 15 , 1971 ) was an American television art director and stage set designer in New York and Hollywood , known for his designs of television variety shows including "The Bing Crosby Show" ( ABC-March 2 , 1959 ) , "The Frank Sinatra Show ( CBS ) " , "The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis" , and "An Evening with Fred Astaire" . 
<triplet> James Trittipo <subj> June 30, 1928 <obj> date of birth <subj> September 15, 1971 <obj> date of death