Television, stage, and film producer, born in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. Forming Talent Associates (1947) to package creative personnel, he produced live television dramas, such as
Armstrong Circle Theatre during the 1950s, and Broadway plays, including
Rashomon (1959). In 1958 he launched
Open End, an issue-oriented panel television programme, and he also produced films including
Raisin in the Sun (1961). He continued to moderate discussion on
The David Susskind Show (1967–86).
Portions of the summary below have been contributed by Wikipedia.
External links
Museum of Broadcast Communications entry on David Susskind David Susskind at the Internet Movie Database
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NAME
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Susskind, David
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ALTERNATIVE NAMES
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SHORT DESCRIPTION
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TV personality, producer
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DATE OF BIRTH
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December 19, 1920
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PLACE OF BIRTH
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New York City
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DATE OF DEATH
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February 22, 1987
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PLACE OF DEATH
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New York City
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