Career
Minucci wrote a number of popular hits in the 1950s, including "Domani," "A Thousand Thoughts of You," and "Felicia." He was nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work on American Broadcasting Company"s Saga of Western Manitoba in 1964 and 1965. He is also well known among anime fans as the composer of the theme and musical score for the 1985 animated television series Robotech. He also played piano on Round Trip, a 1974 by Japanese jazz saxophonist Sadao Watanabe.
In January 10, 1989, he attempted to sue Frank Agrama and Harmony Gold, Incorporated. for alleged copyright infringement and various other claims.
The case was dismissed March 1, 1989, without motion to appeal. Chieli Minucci became an Emmy-winning jazz guitarist, who recorded covers of some of his father"s songs.
Ulpio Minucci died of natural causes in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on March 9, 2007.