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Paul Alter was an American television director, producer, and writer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 11, 1922. He began his career in television in the 1950s, directing episodes of shows such as The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, The Donna Reed Show, and Leave It to Beaver. He also directed episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Alter was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1975. He also directed the television movie The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, starring John Travolta.
Alter died on April 28, 2011, at the age of 89. His net worth at the time of his death is unknown.
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director,producer,writer |
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89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
11 March, 1922 |
| Birthday |
11 March |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death |
11 June, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
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United States |
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Paul Alter Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Paul Alter's Wife?
His wife is Lorraine (? - 13 June 2011) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Lorraine (? - 13 June 2011) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Paul Alter Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Paul Alter worth at the age of 89 years old? Paul Alter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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In 2007 it was even named "the greatest game show of all time".
After his departure from The Price Is Right in 2000, he retired and dedicated his time to composing the music and lyrics for the holiday season album "The True Spirit of Christmas," recorded by Pat Boone.
In 1996, Paul Alter won a Daytime Emmy award for his work on this show.
Although he was already known as a legendary game show producer and director, in 1992 Paul Alter became even more famous after he filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co. He claimed that Disney used his treatment to develop the story for their movie "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid".
In 1992, after he asked and was rejected for a letter of apology by Disney Company, he filed a lawsuit against Disney. During the case trial, Alter listed 17 areas of similarities and gained both notice and fame. The jury sided with Alter and ruled in his favor, while Disney was required to pay him $300,000.
From 1986 to 2000, he served as the director and producer of "The Price Is Right", and directed both versions for the hit show. Since its debut the show aired over 8,000 episodes, and became one of the longest-running network series in United States television history.
However this wasn't his first Daytime Emmy as in 1982 he won his first Daytime Emmy for "Family Feud". In addition to his wins, he also has 14 Emmy nominations.
Going out of his comfort zone, in 1972, Paul Alter produced Simon Gray's "A Wise Child" which showed on Broadway.
In the late 1970s, the producer submitted his 12-page sketch to Disney which was turned down.
Paul Alter, Born in Chicago, Illinois, is an American TV game-show director and producer. His career spanned fifty years and he is credited for producing and directing over 60 game shows and other productions. He studied at NYU the Yale School of Drama from where he graduated. Before starting his TV career, he also studied piano with Teddy Wilson, from the Benny Goodman Quartet and for that matter was a talented musician. Composing the 1969 theme music for To Tell the Truth, he finally put his talent to use. He is best known for his work on "I've Got a Secret", "To Tell the Truth", "What's My Line", "Password", "Family Feud" and "The Price is Right", "Man Against Crime", "Playhouse 90", "Perry Como Show", Member of ASCAP, DGA and other shows.
Paul Alter has had a long- lasting association with Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions, and in the period from 1956 to 2000, he helped them create over 60 game shows, and directed the pilots for most of the production's series.
He entered the entertainment industry in 1950 when he was hired as director for "Beat the Clock". After exploring the opportunities of the game shows arena he became a key figure in the field.
Broadening his horizons, Alter also edited and scripted episodes of a 1950s crime drama called "Man Against Crime," called the shots in some of "The Perry Como Show" episodes, and in several occasions helped director Sidney Lumet with the editing tasks on the TV series "Danger".
