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Brandon Tartikoff passed away August 27, 1997,
a victim of Hodgkin's Disease which he battled for 25 years. The legacy
of Brandon Tartikoff will never be forgotten.
Biography
Born on Long Island, New York, U.S.A., 13 January
1949. Educated at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, B.A. with
honors 1970. Married: Lily Samuels, 1982; one daughter. Director of
advertising and promotion, WTNH-TV, New Haven, 1971-73; programming
executive for dramatic programming, WLS-TV, Chicago, Illinois, 1973-76;
manager, dramatic development, ABC-TV, New York City, 1976-77; writer,
producer, Graffiti; director of comedy programs for NBC Entertainment,
Burbank, California, 1977-78, vice-president of programs, 1978-80, president,
1980-90; chair, NBC Entertainment Group, until 1991; chairman, Paramount
Pictures, 1991-92; independent Producer from 1992. Recipient: Tree of
Life Award, Jewish National Foundation, 1986; Broadcaster of the Year,
Television, Radio and Advertising Club of Philadelphia, 1986. Some folks
also referred to Brandon as the "Steven Spielberg of television".
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