Sam Phillips Record producer
Who ‘discovered’ Elvis? Sam Phillips.
From This is True for 27 July 2003
entertainment
TV, Film, and Music producers, directors, actors. Writers are under writing, and magicians, dancers, and musicians are under art.
Eliot Wald “Siskel and Ebert” creator
“Coming Soon to a Theater Near You” became known much better under a new title.
From This is True for 13 July 2003
Beverly Bailis Karp Movie producer
A film producer, she pushed for one weird one to get made. It was a hit.
From This is True for 8 June 2003
Wendy Hiller “Pygmalion” actress
Probably George Bernard Shaw’s favorite actress.
From This is True for 11 May 2003
Alan Keith Beeb announcer
A lifelong entertainer who knew how to do the perfect finish.
From This is True for 16 March 2003
William T. Orr Classic TV producer
Orr helped establish TV as its own medium.
From This is True for 29 December 2002
Bert Granet “Twilight Zone” savior
Granet beat up a sponsor to get them to back a series, and a classic was born.
From This is True for 17 November 2002
Sidney Pink Film producer
Pink produced the first 3-D feature-length movie.
From This is True for 13 October 2002
Rosetta LeNoire Actress
LeNoire was known for breaking barriers.
From This is True for 17 March 2002
Mimi Roth Hollywood producer
Roth was one of the first female executives at a major Hollywood studio.
From This is True for 3 March 2002