Chester Feldman | |
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Born: | January 8, 1926 |
Birth Hometown: | The Bronx, New York |
Died: | May 25, 1997 |
Place of death: | New York City, New York |
Occupation: | Television producer |
Years active: | 1948-1995 |
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.
Death[]
On May 25, 1997, Feldman died of complications following surgery at New York Hospital in New York City.
Shows produced[]
- Make the Connection
- I've Got a Secret
- The Generation Gap
- Child's Play
- Trivia Trap
- Super Password
- Card Sharks
- Concentration
- Match Game
- Family Feud