Ernie Harburg

Ernie Harburg is a research scientist emeritus in the departments of psychology and epidemiology at the University of Michigan and president of the Yip Harburg Foundation, which promotes both the creative works of the famous lyricist and Yip's commitment to social justice and world peace. From 1969-2004 Harburg was a co-owner of the Dl Rio Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is the author with Harold Meyerson, of Who put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz? Yip Harburg, Lyricist and with Bernard...See more

Ernie Harburg is a research scientist emeritus in the departments of psychology and epidemiology at the University of Michigan and president of the Yip Harburg Foundation, which promotes both the creative works of the famous lyricist and Yip's commitment to social justice and world peace. From 1969-2004 Harburg was a co-owner of the Dl Rio Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is the author with Harold Meyerson, of Who put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz? Yip Harburg, Lyricist and with Bernard Rosenberg, of The Broadway Musical: Collaboration in Commerce and Art. Ernie Harburg lives in New York City with his wife Deena and their son Ben. See less