David Susskind
David Susskind | |
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David Susskind circa 1980 | |
| Born | David Howard Susskind December 19, 1920 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1987 (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A.) |
| Known for | Television host, personality, producer |
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| Relatives | Norman Lear (first cousin) |
David Howard Susskind (December 19, 1920 – February 22, 1987) was an American producer of TV, movies, and stage plays and also a TV talk show host. His talk shows were innovative in the genre and addressed timely, controversial topics beyond the scope of others of the day.