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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).
Sep 9, 2010 · David Dortort, a television writer and producer whose idea to create a western drama based not on shoot-’em-ups but instead on the travails of a loving family resulted in “Bonanza,” one of...
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. He died on 5 September 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sep 8, 2010 · David Dortort, the creator and producer of “Bonanza,” the long-running television western that was untraditional in its emphasis on relationships over violence and that helped spur public...
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.
Dec 8, 2010 · David Solomon Katz (David Dortort), writer and producer: born New York City 23 October 1916; married 1940 Rose Seldin (one son, one daughter; died 2007); died Los Angeles 5 September 2010. More...
Sep 8, 2010 · David Dortort, who produced “Bonanza,” “The High Chaparral” and other TV Westerns, has died. He was 93. His business manager, Mads Bjerre, tells the Los Angeles Times that Dortort died in his...
David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010) 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).
David Dortort. Producer, writer. 23 October 1916 to 4 September 2010. Although he began his career writing novels and later tried his luck writing for Hollywood, Dortort quickly recognised the value of the emerging medium of television.
Bonanza: Created by David Dortort, Fred Hamilton. With Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts. The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
