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    Martin Starger

    American broadcasting executive

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  1. 16 hours ago · Martin Starger was born on May 8, 1932, in the Bronx. His father, Isidore, was a factory leather worker who made handbags (which were purchased by, among others, Eleanor Roosevelt). His mother ...

  2. Martin Starger (May 8, 1932 – May 31, 2024) was an American entertainment businessman and producer. He led ABC Entertainment (a wing of the American Broadcasting Company) during its boom period in the 1970s, pioneering the creation of television shows such as ABC Movie of the Week, Marcus Welby, M.D. and Happy Days.

  3. Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger, who shepherded Roots and Happy Days as president of ABC Entertainment and produced such films as Nashville and Mask, has died at 92.

  4. 1 day ago · Martin Starger, who as a senior executive at ABC in the 1970s helped bring “Happy Days,” “Roots,” “Rich Man, Poor Man” and other shows to the small screen — and the network nearly to the brink of No. 1 in prime time — before turning to producing movies, most notably Robert Altman’s “Nashville,” died on May 31 at his home in Los Angeles.

  5. Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger, the first president of ABC Entertainment who went on to produce such films as 'Sophie's Choice' and 'Nashville,' has died. He was 92.

  6. Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger, a producer for such films as Robert Altman’s Nashville and Peter Bogdanovich’s Mask, died Friday at 92 in his Los Angeles home of natural causes. His death was confirmed by his...

  7. Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger, the storied Hollywood producer whose credits included Roger Altman’s “Nashville” and Alan J. Pakula’s “Sophie’s Choice,” died peacefully at his home on Friday night ...

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