Merv Adelson, 85, launched Lorimar with Lee Rich and Irwin Molasky in the late 60s, and could later almost be regarded on level with network execs with the slate of hit shows they put out -- *The Waltons, Dallas*, *Eight Is Enough, Full House* -- but had to endure adversity as well: the dotcom crash after their merger with Time Warner, admitted mob ties from his native Las Vegas, and marriage to and divorce from Barbara Walters... *Deadline* <http://deadline.com/2015/09/merv-adelson-dies-at-85-dallas-the-waltons-1201519844/> (link)
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