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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 ...
- Wendy D. Czarnecki, Fred Dortort
- City College of New York, 1936
- 1957–2001
- David Solomon Katz, October 23, 1916, New York City
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 ...
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). He was married to Rose Seldin.
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- October 23, 1916
- David Dortort
- September 5, 2010
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 ...
- Writer
Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting ...
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 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 ...
