David Susskind

David Susskind

David Howard Susskind (December 19, 1920 – February 22, 1987) was an American producer of TV, movies, and stage plays and also a TV talk show host. His talk shows were innovative in the genre and addressed timely, controversial topics beyond the scope of others of the day. His first job after the war was as a press agent for Warner Brothers. Next, he was a talent agent for Century Artists,...

Known For

Cast Credits

Network

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Requiem for a Heavyweight

as Self - Trailor Narrator (uncredited)

A Raisin in the Sun

as On-screen Trailer Narrator (uncredited)

Crew Credits

Ike

Executive Producer

J.F.K.: A One-Man Show

Executive Producer

Casey Stengel

Executive Producer

The Bunker

Producer

Dear Liar

Executive Producer

Fort Apache, the Bronx

Executive Producer

Crisis at Central High

Executive Producer

Father Figure

Executive Producer

Loving Couples

Executive Producer

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Executive Producer

The Family Man

Executive Producer

Sex and the Single Parent

Executive Producer

Walking Through the Fire

Executive Producer

Transplant

Executive Producer

Who'll Save Our Children?

Executive Producer

Tom and Joann

Executive Producer

Home to Stay

Executive Producer

The World Beyond

Executive Producer

Breaking Up

Executive Producer

Tell Me My Name

Executive Producer

World of Darkness

Executive Producer

Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye

Executive Producer