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- Birth nameRaymond Gus Katz
- Raymond Katz was born on August 16, 1892 in Illinois, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for The Miracle Worker (1979), I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) and Stagecoach (1986). He was married to Johanna Klee Salzenstein. He died on February 16, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseJohanna Klee Salzenstein(January 2, 1936 - ?)
- ChildrenAlbert Charles Katz
- ParentsErnestine BauerLouis Katz
- RelativesBerenice L. Katz(Sibling)Melvin Louis Katz(Sibling)Elmore Sylvester Katz(Sibling)Sidney Morris Katz(Sibling)
- Katz is perhaps best remembered for the management and production business he and his partner Sandy Gallin ran for 15 years. Between 1970 and 1985 they created and produced ``Donny and Marie'' TV series in addition to other series and numerous specials, including specials featuring Mac Davis, Paul Lynde, Dolly Parton, Cher and the Emmy winning special ``Sold Out, '' which starred Lily Tomlin and the late Kate Smith.
- Born and reared in New York, Katz began his career as a stage manager at the (then famous) Capital Theatre on Broadway. Following World War II service, where he directed the NBC radio show ``Navy Hour, '' he returned to MGM's New York radio station WHN, where he served as program director.
- In 1960, he resigned as co-director of the radio station to devote his full time to the personal management business.
- He also produced several Broadway shows including ``After the Miracle'' and ``Boys of Winter.''
- In 1991, Katz joined with Herman Rush in establishing Katz-Rush Entertainment, which produced 13 episodes of ``The New Original Amateur Hour'' for the Family Channel. They also produced a pilot for NBC starring Gerry Spence titled ``Injustice For All'' and ``Miss America: Behind the Crown.''
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