Guy McElwaine Movie mogul
“I want to be on it from conception until the last penny is in the till.”
From This is True for 30 March 2008
entertainment
TV, Film, and Music producers, directors, arrangers. (Writers are separate)
Abby Mann Thinking man’s writer
“A writer worth his salt at all has an obligation not only to entertain but to comment on the world in which he lives.”
From This is True for 23 March 2008
David Watkin Wendy cinematographer
To achieve a natural look when filming at night, Watkin invented a huge lighting array.
From This is True for 17 February 2008
John Alvin Poster boy
One of the preeminent artists of movie advertising posters.
From This is True for 3 February 2008
Bill Strauss Capitol Stepper
A lawyer turned musical parodist.
From This is True for 16 December 2007
Roy Gerber Oscar Madison model
Gerber, and his living situation, was the model for The Odd Couple.
From This is True for 19 August 2007
Laszlo Kovacs Cinematographer
Kovacs didn’t let being Hungarian keep him from making a mark in Hollywood.
From This is True for 22 July 2007
Ed Friendly TV Producer
Friendly made great TV for adults and children alike.
From This is True for 17 June 2007
Patrick Stockstill Oscar expert
Stockstill was an amateur historian of the Academy Awards who managed to turn pro.
From This is True for 27 May 2007