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    David L. Wolper

    American television producer

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  1. David Lloyd Wolper (January 11, 1928 – August 10, 2010) was an American television and film producer, responsible for shows such as Roots, The Thorn Birds, and North and South, and the theatrically-released films Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) and L.A. Confidential.

  2. Aug 12, 2010 · Mr. Wolper produced hundreds of films and television shows, including the hit 1983 mini-seriesThe Thorn Birds,” a romantic drama set in Australia, with Richard Chamberlain and Rachel...

  3. Credit List for Wolper Productions- Documentary Specials (53 Shows (s)) 1958. THE RACE FOR SPACE. 1959. PROJECT: MAN IN SPACE. 1960. HOLLYWOOD: THE GOLDEN YEARS. 1961. BIOGRAPHY OF A ROOKIE: The Willie Davis Story.

  4. Wolper and his company, in his over 50 years in show business, have made in excess of 300 films which have won more than 150 awards including Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Peabody's and recognition through retrospectives at the world’s great film festivals.

  5. Nov 11, 2010 · David L Wolper's successful career as a producer was built around his talent as an impresario, particularly an ability to imbue his productions with the touch of class which made him first...

  6. Aug 11, 2010 · David L. Wolper, the prolific producer who spearheaded such landmark TV and film productions as "Roots," "The Making of the President 1960" and Jacques Cousteau's early specials, has died. He...

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  8. He talks about producing two classic sitcoms, Chico and the Man and Welcome Back, Kotter, as well as the many television movies and specials he produced. Wolper also discusses in great detail his three highly acclaimed ABC miniseries: Roots, The Thorn Birds, and North and South.

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