Sam Yorty

Biography

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

American Experience

CHiPs

The Merv Griffin Show

Here's Lucy

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Conspiracy?

Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys

All Movies (3)

• The Marilyn Files1992 · as self
• Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys1985 · as Self
• No Substitute for Victory1970 · as Self

All TV Shows (7)

• Conspiracy?2004 · as Self (archive footage)
• American Experience1988 · as Self (archive footage)
• CHiPs1977 · as Mayor
• Here's Lucy1968 · as Sam Yorty
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self