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for his portrayal of Bill Sackter, who was institutionalized from the age of seven and struggles to re-integrate into society when he is released almost 45 years later.
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He was also a prolific executive producer of made-for-television movies, many of which were based on true stories and tackled important social issues. Of note are:
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Drawing upon his experience at the Army Radio Network, he embarked upon a career in writing and directing television programs in
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in the 1960s. From the early-1960s to the mid-1970s, he established himself as a documentary producer. His film,
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In Search of Lost Civilizations, Extraterrestrials, Magic and Witchcraft, Strange Phenomena, Myths and Monsters
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in July 2006. Because of his outspoken advocacy on behalf of missing and exploited children, Adam's father,
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were produced under these companies' banners. In 1985, he formed The Landsburg Company, in partnership with
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John L. Seitz, 'Famed Emmy-Winning Producer, Thoroughbred Racing Executive Alan Landsburh Dies At Age 81',
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who contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion and promoted tolerance for children afflicted by AIDS.
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full-time. He owned, raced, and bred more than four hundred thoroughbreds from 1976 to 2014.
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A founding director of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, he was the co-author of
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He retired from the television business in 2001 and pursued his love of
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with a degree in communications. He was immediately drafted due to the
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Governor Davis Appoints Member to the California Horse Racing Board
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and the Landsburg Company and was involved in producing over fifty
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and was assigned to the Army Radio Network as a writer-director.
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He married Sally (Breit) Landsburg. They had three children:
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In 1980, he created one of the first reality shows,
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Alan William Landsburg was born on May 10, 1933, in
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He also served on the board of directors of the 530: 128:(May 10, 1933 – August 13, 2014) was an American 871: 797:"Santanna, Green, Landsburg Added to NTRA Board" 351:In 1970, he founded his own production company, 620: 618: 616: 614: 539:California Horse Racing Board (Nov. 22, 2000). 240:— A 1971 documentary that was nominated for an 479:Handbook for Thoroughbred Owners of California 399:("In Search of Lost Civilisations" in the UK) 611: 589: 587: 585: 583: 581: 579: 577: 575: 573: 337:A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story 328:— Highlighted the discrimination faced by a 571: 569: 567: 565: 563: 561: 559: 557: 555: 553: 304:Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act 625:Alan Landsburg biography (Film Reference) 550: 487:National Thoroughbred Racing Association 116: 895:Television producers from New York City 915:American racehorse owners and breeders 872: 812:Gayle Van Leer Thoroughbred Services, 231:The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau 900:People from Beverly Hills, California 634: 632: 77:Television producer, writer, director 935:Television producers from California 719:TV: After 46 Years in an Institution 205:series format. His credits include: 890:Writers from White Plains, New York 454:(a "Best Of" compilation hardcover) 195:1964 Democratic National Convention 193:received a standing ovation at the 13: 629: 121:Logo of Alan Landsburg Productions 14: 946: 854: 410:In Search of Magic and Witchcraft 638:Thoroughbred Owners of America, 492: 191:Kennedy, The First Thousand Days 140:. He was the founder and CEO of 818: 806: 790: 760: 730: 465: 434:Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle 416:In Search of Myths and Monsters 397:In Search of Lost Civilizations 711: 700: 687: 671: 652: 422:In Search of Strange Phenomena 404:In Search of Extraterrestrials 385:In Search of Ancient Mysteries 201:, he pioneered the television 1: 930:Ancient astronauts proponents 910:American television directors 523: 483:California Horse Racing Board 227:The World of Jacques Cousteau 156: 520:He died on August 13, 2014. 428:In Search of Missing Persons 222:National Geographic Specials 151: 7: 707:Alan Landsburg at Yahoo! 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television writer
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Alan Landsburg Productions
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1964 Democratic National Convention
David L. Wolper
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Biography
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Alaska Wilderness Lake
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That's Incredible!
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