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- Birth nameHarold Cooper
- Hal Cooper was born on February 23, 1923 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Maude (1972), Gimme a Break! (1981) and CBS Summer Playhouse (1987). He was married to Martha Salcido and Pat Meikle. He died on April 11, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
- SpousesMartha Salcido(1971 - 2010) (her death, 1 child)Pat Meikle(1944 - 1970) (2 children)
- Started in radio at the age of 9. He directed his first show at the age of 13 when the director became very ill 2 hours before the live broadcast. Before being taken to the hospital, the director said, "Let Hal direct it.".
- Prolific television director and executive producer of popular comedy shows in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.
- Hal and Pat Meikle married in 1944 while in college. They have two daughters, Bethami and Pamela. They later divorced.
- In 1971, Hal married Marta Lucille Salcido. In 1973, their son James was born.
- Hal had been a chain-smoker of cigarettes (up to 4 packs a day), until one night he had a horrible nightmare about his brother Paul (who had previously died of lung cancer). He woke up in a cold sweat and never picked-up another cigarette again.
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