Episode 43 from AFRS Transcription. Jim Ameche introduces a variety program including a short dramatic work with Lucille Ball. Music by Ray Block's Orchestra. Raymond A. (Ray) Bloch, (Photo), (August 3, 1902 – March 29, 1982) was a European-American composer, songwriter, conductor, pianist, author and arranger. He is best remembered as the arranger and orchestra conductor for The Ed Sullivan Show during its entire run from 1948 to 1971.