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David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010) [2] was a Hollywood screenwriter and producer, widely known for his role as producer in two successful NBC television series: Bonanza (1959–73) and The High Chaparral (1967–71). Dortort's focus shifted in the late 1960s to the newer series, leaving the ...
Sep 9, 2010 · David Dortort, ‘Bonanza’ Creator, Dies at 93. By Bruce Weber. Sept. 9, 2010. David Dortort, a television writer and producer whose idea to create a western drama based not on shoot-’em-ups ...
Mini Bio. David Dortort was born on October 23, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Bonanza (1959), The High Chaparral (1967) and The Lusty Men (1952). He was married to Rose Seldin. He died on September 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- October 23, 1916
- September 5, 2010
David Dortort. Producer: Bonanza. David Dortort was born on 23 October 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Bonanza (1959), The High Chaparral (1967) and The Lusty Men (1952).
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- October 23, 1916
- David Dortort
- September 5, 2010
Sep 23, 2010 · David Dortort obituary. TV writer-producer who created the westerns Bonanza and The High Chaparral. Ronald Bergan. Thu 23 Sep 2010 13.29 EDT. With the Hollywood western in decline towards the end ...
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Sep 8, 2010 · He was 93. FOR THE RECORD: A news obituary in Wednesday’s LATExtra section on “Bonanza” creator and producer David Dortort said the TV show was set in Nevada City. It was set in Virginia ...
Sep 8, 2010 · He was 93. FOR THE RECORD: A news obituary in Wednesday’s LATExtra section on “Bonanza” creator and producer David Dortort said the TV show was set in Nevada City. It was set in Virginia ...