Al Burton

Alan Burton Goldstone (April 9, 1928 – October 22, 2019) was an American composer, conductor, consultant, producer, production manager and screenwriter.

Al Burton
Born
Alan Burton Goldstone

(1928-04-09)April 9, 1928
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2019(2019-10-22) (aged 91)
San Mateo, California, U.S.
EducationNorthwestern University
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor, consultant, producer, production manager, screenwriter
Years active1949–2019
SpouseSally Burton

Early life

Burton was born in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Northwestern University, when he earned his degree, in 1948.[1]

Career

Burton started his career in 1949, as producing and writing the variety Campus to Campus.[2]

In 1950s-1970s, Burton produced television programs and films, including, The Oscar Levant Show,[3] Hollywood a Go-Go[4] and Malibu U,[5] among others.[6]

In 1970s-1980s, Burton started working with screenwriter, Norman Lear on his soap opera television series, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.[7][8] He also was a composer, conductor and consultant for Diff'rent Strokes (and its spin-off The Facts of Life) and Hello, Larry.[9]

In 1980s-2019, Burton worked on Charles in Charge, as the executive producer.[10] Later in his career, he worked on Family Guy, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Goldbergs, Saturday Night Live and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.[11]

Death

Burton died on October 22, 2019, of natural causes at his home in San Mateo, California, at the age of 91.[12][13][14]

References
  1. "Al Burton, 'Jeffersons' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' Producer, Dies at 91". Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  2. "Billboard (July 23, 1949)". Billboard. 23 July 1949. p. 14. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. Variety Who's who in Show Business. Garland Pub. 1985. p. 57. ISBN 9780824098063.
  4. If You Fall Down, Pick Yourself Up Like a Lady (A Woman's Search for Love and Who She Met Along the Way). DORRANCE PUBLISHING Company, Incorporated. 2009. p. 10. ISBN 9781434902603.
  5. Smile: The Story of Brian Wilson's Lost Masterpiece. Bobcat Books. March 7, 2005. ISBN 9781783231980.
  6. "Al Burton, producer of sitcoms including 'The Jeffersons,' 'Diff'rent Strokes,' dies at 91". USA Today. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  7. "Al Burton, producer on 'The Jeffersons' and 'Diff'rent Strokes,' dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  8. The Real Stars (In Today's America, Who are the True Heroes?). ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited. July 2010. p. 127. ISBN 9781458790125.
  9. "'Jeffersons,' 'Diff'rent Strokes' producer Al Burton dies". Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  10. "Al Burton, Prolific Television Producer and Executive, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  11. Barnes, Mike (22 October 2019). "Al Burton, Prolific Television Producer and Executive, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. "Al Burton, 91, Dies; Sitcom Producer With an Eye for Youth Culture". The New York Times. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  13. "Al Burton, 'Jeffersons' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' Producer, Dies at 91". Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  14. "Al Burton, Television Producer With Decades Of Success, Dead At 91". Retrieved April 29, 2021.
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