Chester Feldman
Television producer, television director
About Chester Feldman
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 71). Chester Feldman was an American military officer and television producer.
Chester Feldman (January 8, 1926 – May 25, 1997) was an American producer of game shows born in The Bronx, New York, who was also associated with Mark Goodson Productions.
Biography Before beginning his career in television, Feldman served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Missouri where he earned a degree in journalism. Feldman first began his career as a radio producer. He later moved to television where he produced I've Got a Secret, Card Sharks (in which he created and was a creative consultant for the British version, Play Your Cards Right for the first series ) and many other game shows.
On May 25, 1997, Feldman died of complications following surgery at New York Hospital in New York City.
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Who was Chester Feldman?
Television producer, television director (1926-1997)
When was Chester Feldman born?
Chester Feldman was born on 8 January 1926 in The Bronx.
When did Chester Feldman die?
Chester Feldman died on 25 May 1997 in New York City.
What was Chester Feldman's occupation?
Chester Feldman was a military officer and television producer.
What nationality was Chester Feldman?
Chester Feldman was American.
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