Gary Adelson

Last updated
Gary Adelson
Born (1953-04-22) April 22, 1953 (age 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Parent
Relatives Andrew Adelson (brother) Barbara Walters (stepmother)

Gary Adelson (born April 22, 1953) is an American television and film producer.

Contents

Biography

Adelson is the son Lori (née Kaufman) and Merv Adelson. [1] [2] He has one sister and a brother: Ellen Adelson Ross and Andrew Adelson. [1] [2]

Filmography

Related Research Articles

Lorimar Productions, Inc., later known as Lorimar Television and Lorimar Distribution, was an American production company that was later a subsidiary of Warner Bros., active from 1969 until 1993, when it was folded into Warner Bros. Television. It was founded by Irwin Molasky, Merv Adelson, and Lee Rich. The company's name was a portmanteau of Adelson's then wife, Lori and Palomar Airport.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stephen J. Cannell</span> American television producer and writer (1941–2010)

Stephen Joseph Cannell was an American television producer, writer, novelist, occasional actor, and founder of Cannell Entertainment and The Cannell Studios.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shaun Cassidy</span> American producer, actor, singer (born 1958)

Shaun Paul Cassidy is an American singer, actor, writer, and producer. He has created and/or produced a number of television series including American Gothic, Roar and Invasion. Cassidy was also an executive producer and writer for NBC's medical drama New Amsterdam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Columbia Pictures Television</span> American content company

Columbia Pictures Television, Inc. was launched on May 6, 1974, by Columbia Pictures as an American television production and distribution studio. It is the second name of the Columbia Pictures television division Screen Gems (SG) and the third name of Pioneer Telefilms. For 26 years, the company was active from 1974 until New Year's Day 2001, when it was folded into Columbia TriStar Television, a merger between Columbia Pictures Television and TriStar Television. A separate entity of CPT continues to exist on paper as an intellectual property holder, and under the moniker "CPT Holdings" to hold the copyright for the TV show The Young and the Restless, as well as old incarnations from the company's television library such as What's Happening!!

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edward Winter (actor)</span> American actor (1937-2001)

Edward Dean Winter was an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role, Colonel Samuel Flagg, in the television series M*A*S*H from 1973 to 1979.

William Lance LeGault was an American actor. He was best known as U.S. Army Colonel Roderick Decker in the 1980s American television series The A-Team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Susan Anton</span> American actress (b. 1950)

Susan Anton is an American actress and singer with a career spanning over 35 years in various entertainment fields, including television, film, theater, and concert venues. Her debut film, "Golden Girl," earned her a Golden Globe nomination, leading to a contract with NBC for her variety show, "Presenting Susan Anton." Later, ABC signed her for the drama series "Cliffhangers."

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Judy Landers</span> American film and television actress (born 1958)

Judy Landers is an American film and television actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deborah Raffin</span> American actress (1953–2012)

Deborah Iona Raffin was an American actress, model and audiobook publisher.

Gary Tomlin is an American soap opera actor, writer, producer and director.

The following is John Denver's comprehensive filmography, listed from the newest to the oldest, organized in tiers in accordance with the dates of recording or airing. The filmography does not include any appearances of Denver post-1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ken Gord</span> Canadian film and television producer (born 1949)

Kenneth Steven Gord is a Canadian film and television producer.

Charles Edward Sellier Jr. was an American television producer, screenwriter, novelist and director, best known for creating the American book and television series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams. He was also known for directing the notorious Christmas themed slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night He also wrote and produced more than thirty films and 230 television shows during his career, which spanned four decades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fred Mollin</span> Music composer (born 1953)

Fred Mollin is an American and Canadian record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter. He has produced records for Jimmy Webb, Johnny Mathis, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lamont Dozier and America, and has composed music for Beverly Hills, 90210, Friday the 13th, Forever Knight, Hard Copy, and many more. Mollin rose to prominence early in his career by co-producing Dan Hill's international hit record, "Sometimes When We Touch", in 1977.

John Dennis Johnston is an American film and television actor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Merv Adelson</span> American TV producer (1929–2015)

Mervyn Lee Adelson was an American real estate developer and television producer who co-founded Lorimar Television.

Andrew Adelson is an American television producer.

Irma May Kalish was an American television producer and screenwriter who held a pioneering role as a woman in the TV industry. Kalish produced and wrote for television programs, including Too Close for Comfort, All in the Family, The Facts of Life, Good Times, The Hogan Family, Maude, I Dream of Jeannie, F Troop and Family Affair. She is known for writing the episode of Maude where Maude gets an abortion.

References

  1. 1 2 "Merv Adelson, television producer - obituary". Daily Telegraph. September 13, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Koch, Ed (September 11, 2015). "Las Vegas developer turned Hollywood mogul had his share of highs, lows". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved September 1, 2017.