Rick Ludwin
American television executive (1948–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Adam Ludwin[1] (May 27, 1948 – November 10, 2019) was an American television executive and former vice president at NBC Television. He is notable as the executive who backed Jerry Seinfeld's series Seinfeld, which went on to become one of the most popular and successful television sitcoms of all time.[2][3] During his 31 years at NBC, Ludwin worked with every The Tonight Show host—Steve Allen and Jack Paar, albeit after their time on Tonight, as well as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Fallon. He also helped guide the network through the Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno conflict in 2010.[4]
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Rick Ludwin | |
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Born | Richard Adam Ludwin (1948-05-27)May 27, 1948 |
Died | November 10, 2019(2019-11-10) (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Miami University |
Occupation | NBC television executive |
Years active | 1980–2012 |
Known for | Championing Seinfeld's first season; The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live |
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