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- Birth nameDavid Howard Susskind
- David Susskind was born on December 19, 1920 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Eleanor and Franklin (1976) and Ages of Man (1966). He was married to Joyce Davidson and Phyllis Briskin. He died on February 22, 1987 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesJoyce Davidson(April 22, 1966 - 1986) (divorced, 1 child)Phyllis Briskin(August 23, 1939 - April 1966) (divorced, 3 children)
- RelativesDr. Harold Lear(Cousin)Norman Lear(Cousin)
- David Susskind was married to Phyllis Briskin Susskind for 24 years with 3 children, two daughters one born in 1943 and the other in 1946 and a son born in 1954.
- Hosted and produced "Open End" interview program from 1958-1966 featuring such guests as Rod Serling, Ernie Kovacs, James Baldwin and William F. Buckley.
- Father of Andrew Susskind.
- Daughter with Joyce Davidson, Samantha Maria born 1967.
- First cousin of Norman Lear.
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