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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.
Martin Starger Dies: First ABC Entertainment President, Producer For ‘Nashville’ And ‘Mask’ Was 92
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 ...
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Martin Starger, ‘Sophie’s Choice’ and ‘Nashville’ Producer, Dies at 92
Martin Starger, the first president of ABC Entertainment who went on to produce such films as “Sophie’s Choice” and Robert Altman’s “Nashville,” has died ...
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2 days ago · 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, TheWrap has learned. He was 92. His niece, casting director Ilene Starger, confirmed the news, telling TheWrap, “He was like a father to me.”
2 days ago · Martin Starger, ‘Nashville’ and ‘Mask’ Producer, Dies at 92. He also served in the 1970s as the first president of ABC Entertainment, home of ‘Roots,’ ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Rich Man ...
1 day ago · Martin Starger, a pioneering television executive and film producer, passed away at 92 in his Los Angeles home. Starger died Friday at his home in Los Angeles, his niece, New York-based casting ...
1 day ago · ANI. 2nd June 2024, 19:55 GMT+10. Washington [US], June 2 (ANI): Martin Starger, the first president of ABC Entertainment who produced films such as 'Sophie's Choice' and Robert Altman's 'Nashville' has passed away at 92, reported Variety. Starger died of natural causes in his Los Angeles home, his niece, casting director Ilene Starger, announced.
2 days ago · Martin Starger was born on May 8, 1932, to Rose and Isidore Starger of the Bronx, New York. Starger received a Bachelor of Science degree in Motion Picture Techniques from City College, and graduated with cum laude honors. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa while a student.
1 day ago · Martin Starger, the first president of ABC Entertainment and acclaimed film producer of films like Sophie's Choice and Nashville, is no more. He was 92. Per reports, his passed away in his Los ...
