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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.
Jun 14, 2024 · Martin Starger, Influential Shaper of TV and Movies, Dies at 92. In his decade at ABC, long the doormat network in prime time, he helped guide it toward the No. 1 spot. He later produced ...
Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger, who shepherded Roots and Happy Days as president of ABC Entertainment and produced such films as Nashville and Mask, has died at 92.
Jun 1, 2024 · 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. He was 92.
Martin Starger (1932-2024) was a TV and film producer and writer who worked on The Muppet Movie, Nashville, Sophie's Choice and other projects. He also ran ABC and ITC in the 1970s and won a Primetime Emmy.
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- May 8, 1932
- Martin Starger
- May 31, 2024
Jun 1, 2024 · 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 causes. His death was confirmed by his...
Jun 1, 2024 · Martin Starger was known for his work on films like "Nashville" and "Sophie's Choice" and TV shows like "Happy Days" and "Marcus Welby, M.D." He also served as the first president of ABC Entertainment in the 1970s.
