Jack Chertok
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Born | Atlanta, Georgia | July 13, 1906
Died | June 14, 1995 Los Angeles, California | (aged 88)
Occupation(s) | Television and film producer |
Years active | 1935–1966 |
Jack Chertok (July 13, 1906 – June 14, 1995) was an American film and television producer perhaps best known to modern viewers as producer for the 182 black and white episodes of The Lone Ranger.
Career
Born in
In 1949, Chertok made the move to television, producing 182 episodes for The Lone Ranger television series. He is also credited as a producer for other series such as Sky King, Steve Donovan, Western Marshal, Cavalcade of America for DuPont, and The Lawless Years. He was executive producer for the television series Private Secretary (1953–57), Steve Donovan, Western Marshal (1955–56), Johnny Midnight (1960), My Favorite Martian (1963–66), and My Living Doll (1964–65).
During the early 1960s, Chertok ran a summer camp in Barton Flats, California, named Camp Purple Sage, which featured horseback riding, arts and crafts, ping-pong, etc.
Death
On June 14, 1995, Chertok died at the age of 88 in Los Angeles, California.
Awards
Year | Award | Result | Category | Film |
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1936 | Academy Award | Won | Best Short Subject, Comedy | How to Sleep |
References
- ^ Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T625_251; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 53
External links
- Jack Chertok at IMDb