David Susskind
Production
Born: 1920-12-19 · New York City, New York, USA
Died: 1987-02-22
Biography
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. His first job after the war was as a press agent for Warner Brothers. Next, he was a talent agent for Century Artists, ultimately ending up in the Music Corporation of America's newly minted television programming department,
🎬 Movies (9)
The Trials of Muhammad Ali
2013
Self (archive footage)
The David Susskind Show: Give 'em Hell Harry
2012
Self
Simon
1980
Himself
Network
1976
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fear on Trial
1975
Self
The Carol Lawrence Show
1970
Self
David Susskind Archive: Interview With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
1963
himself
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
Self - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)
A Raisin in the Sun
1961
On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)
📺 TV Shows (11)
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
The Phil Donahue Show
1967
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
1962
Cameo
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
1962
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
Self - Host
What's My Line?
1950
Self - Panelist