George William Weidler

George William Weidler (January 11, 1926 – December 27, 1989) was an American saxophonist and songwriter who was born and died in Los Angeles, California.

[1] He was the second husband of singer-actress Doris Day (married 1946–1949) and older brother of former child actress Virginia Weidler.

As sideman, Weidler recorded with Freddie Slack, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet, Ike Carpenter, The Delta Rhythm Boys, Stan Kenton, and the Metronome All-Stars.

[citation needed] With Stan Kenton George William Weidler was the fifth of six children born to German parents, architect Alfred Weidler (1886–1966) and opera singer Margarete Therese Louise (née Radon).

One of George's three brothers, Warner (born Werner Alfred Weidler), was a composer.