Spoiler : was married and divorced three times including Judy Garland (1941-1945); actress Martha Raye (?-?). He came to America when he was four years old with his family that settled in Chicago, Illinois. Educated at the Chicago Musical College.

Spoiler : He was a radio, movie and television composer that won five Grammy awards and four Emmy awards during his career. Composer of his his theme song, Holiday For Strings. He began his career as a pianist with the band of Ted Fio (1933-1935).

Spoiler : Staff arranger and pianist at NBC-Chicago (1935-1938). The David Rose Orchestra provided music for California Melodies (1939-1942); I Want A Divorce on Mutual (1940-1941); The Ginny Simms Show on CBS (1942); Holiday For Music on NBC (1946); The Red Skelton Show on NBC and CBS (1947- 1953); was one of two that provided music for The Hallmark Hall of Fame (Hallmark Playhouse) on CBS (1948-1953); syndicated series with 78 episodes of, Bold Venture (1951-1952). Host and provided music for The Davis Rose Show on CBS-Radio (1950). One of two orchestra leaders for the Savings Bond Orchestra on Guest Star (1943-1962).

Spoiler : Rose provided music for television programs including The Red Skelton Show on NBC and CBS (1951-1971); The Tony Martin Show on NBC (1955-1956); Little House On The Prairie on NBC (1974- 1982). Emmy Awards in 1959 for An Evening With Fred Astaire, 1959 best music for Bonanza, 1979 and 1982 for Little House On The Prairie.