Richard O. Linke

Richard Oscar Linke (October 23, 1917 – June 15, 2016) was an American film producer. He produced over 200 episodes between 1960 and 1986. Linke was Andy Griffith's personal manager for nearly forty years.[3] [4]

Richard O. Linke
Born(1917-10-23)October 23, 1917
Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 2016(2016-06-15) (aged 98)
Hawaii, U.S.[1][2]
Burial placePunchbowl National Cemetery, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1960–1986
Children3

Biography

Linke was born in Queens, New York, on October 24, 1917. He died at his home in Hawaii of natural causes on June 15, 2016.[3][4] He graduated from Ohio University in Athens with bachelor's degree in journalism, and then worked for the Associated Press in New York City starting in 1941. He later went into public relations.[5] In his later years he returned to Athens and taught at Ohio University for about a decade before moving to Hawaii.[6]

References
  1. Roberts, Sam (20 June 2016). "Richard Linke, Andy Griffith's Talent Manager, Dies at 98" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. "Richard O. Linke, Andy Griffith's longtime manager, dies". Business Insider. Associated Press.
  3. Cavassuto, Maria (16 June 2016). "Richard O. Linke, Producer and Personal Manager of Andy Griffith, Dies at 98".
  4. "OU Alumnus Richard Linke "The Man Who Made Mayberry" Dies at 98". 16 June 2016.
  5. Sam, Roberts (20 Jun 2017). "Richard Linke, Andy Griffith's Talent Manager, Dies at 98". The New York Times. pp. Section A, p. 23. Retrieved 22 Feb 2022.
  6. "OU Alumnus Richard Linke "The Man Who Made Mayberry" Dies at 98". WOUB online. 16 Jun 2016. Retrieved 22 Feb 2022.
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