William Belasco

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William Belasco (July 30, 1934 - February 26, 1976) was a film producer. [1]

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Belasco was a theatrical agent who had helped "package" the TV series Batman and The Green Hornet. His clients included Pat Boone, Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Chuck Connors. [2]

He sold his agency Progressive Management Corp in 1968 and joined MGM as a producer for whom he made a number of films. Blake Edwards was critical of Belasco's behaviour while making The Carey Treatment. [3] Belasco moved to MGM in 1975.

Belasco formed a partnership and friendship with Sal Mineo to make a film called McCaffrey. Mineo was murdered on February 12th by a thief and Belasco was going to hold a memorial for the actor at Belasco's house. However before this happened Belasco was injured in a car accident on February 22, 1976. He never recovered from his wounds and died several days later. [2] [4]

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References

  1. ↑ McGowen, Deane (1973-03-28). "People in Sports: Hogan Advises Golfers Not to Age". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  2. 1 2 "Crash injuries fatal to producer Belasco". Arizona Daily Star. 29 February 1976. p. 4.
  3. ↑ Warga, Wayne. (Dec 26, 1971). "What's Going On in the Lion's Den at MGM?: What's Going On". Los Angeles Times. p. q1.
  4. ↑ Jeffers, H. Paul (2000). Sal Mineo : his life, murder, and mystery. p. 170.
  5. ↑ Kasindorf, Martin (1972-09-10). "How now, Dick Daring?". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  6. ↑ Graham, Lee (1972-09-01). "Lee Graham's Man About Town" (PDF). Hollywood Studio Magazine. 7 (5): 22.
  7. ↑ "The Super Cops". AFI|Catalog. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  8. ↑ "William Belasco". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
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