Herman Rush, a prominent television pioneer and former president of Columbia Pictures Television, died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Dec. 12. He was 94.
Rush got his start in the television industry in 1951 as a salesman at Official Films. In 1957, he acquired television syndication firm Flamingo Films, which he turned into a major independent syndication company. Rush also had an extensive career as head of the talent division at the agency Creative Management Associates, where he worked from 1960-1971.
In the late 1960s, Rush acquired the popular British sitcom “Till Death To Us Part” from Lord Lew Grade. He sold the intellectual property to the late television titan Norman Lear, who turned that show into “All in the Family.” The hit sitcom starring Caroll O’Connor ran for nine seasons on CBS. Rush also imported, repackaged and produced multiple BBC comedy television series including “For the Love of Ada” and “Love Thy Neighbor.
Rush got his start in the television industry in 1951 as a salesman at Official Films. In 1957, he acquired television syndication firm Flamingo Films, which he turned into a major independent syndication company. Rush also had an extensive career as head of the talent division at the agency Creative Management Associates, where he worked from 1960-1971.
In the late 1960s, Rush acquired the popular British sitcom “Till Death To Us Part” from Lord Lew Grade. He sold the intellectual property to the late television titan Norman Lear, who turned that show into “All in the Family.” The hit sitcom starring Caroll O’Connor ran for nine seasons on CBS. Rush also imported, repackaged and produced multiple BBC comedy television series including “For the Love of Ada” and “Love Thy Neighbor.
- 12/21/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Herman Rush, a veteran television producer best known for licensing Till Death Us Do Part, the UK sitcom that Norman Lear turned into All in the Family, died Dec. 12 at 94 of natural causes in Los Angeles, according to several news reports.
Rush began his career in 1951, working in sales for Official Film. He later purchased Flamingo Films, a television syndication firm, growing it into a major independent syndication company.
Up into the 1970s, Rush was with Creative Management Associates as the president of the television division, playing a role in the agency’s entry into television packaging. Some of the shows he was placed on networks included The Perry Como Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Kraft Music Hall and The Hollywood Palace.
H also represented producer Irwin Allen for TV hits Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost In Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants.
Rush began his career in 1951, working in sales for Official Film. He later purchased Flamingo Films, a television syndication firm, growing it into a major independent syndication company.
Up into the 1970s, Rush was with Creative Management Associates as the president of the television division, playing a role in the agency’s entry into television packaging. Some of the shows he was placed on networks included The Perry Como Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Kraft Music Hall and The Hollywood Palace.
H also represented producer Irwin Allen for TV hits Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost In Space, The Time Tunnel, and Land of the Giants.
- 12/21/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Herman Rush, who produced several television shows and was the former president of Columbia Pictures Television, has died. He was 94.
Rush died on Dec. 12 of natural causes in Los Angeles, his daughter Mandie told The Hollywood Reporter.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1929, Rush grew up in a show-business family, with his uncle Manie Sacks being Frank Sinatra’s first manager.
In 1951, Rush began his career in television, working first as a salesman for Official Film before moving up to several different leadership positions. He later purchased Flamingo Films, a television syndication firm, in 1957 and turned it into a major independent syndication company.
Throughout the ’60s and early ’70s, he was with Creative Management Associates as the president of the television division. He also worked for CMA’s predecessor organization, General Artists Corporation, now known as International Creative Management, and played a huge role in the agency’s entry into television packaging.
Rush died on Dec. 12 of natural causes in Los Angeles, his daughter Mandie told The Hollywood Reporter.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1929, Rush grew up in a show-business family, with his uncle Manie Sacks being Frank Sinatra’s first manager.
In 1951, Rush began his career in television, working first as a salesman for Official Film before moving up to several different leadership positions. He later purchased Flamingo Films, a television syndication firm, in 1957 and turned it into a major independent syndication company.
Throughout the ’60s and early ’70s, he was with Creative Management Associates as the president of the television division. He also worked for CMA’s predecessor organization, General Artists Corporation, now known as International Creative Management, and played a huge role in the agency’s entry into television packaging.
- 12/21/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Every day, advertisers are spending more money on web video. As an independent producer, how do you access this opportunity? The Caucus for Writers, Producers, & Directors, an alliance of television and new media content creators, explored this question with its latest panel "The Creative Independent and the Web," held yesterday morning at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The panel, moderated by Natpe President & CEO Rick Feldman, offered perspectives on the different pathways producers can get to the money by creating the content that advertisers are looking for. Lori Schwartz, Chief Technology Catalyst at McCann Worldgroup, explained that brands want to be involved in independent online video, but encounter difficulty discovering and connecting to the producers. "It's still the wild west out there," she remarked. For Tim Kring, Creator and Executive Producer of Heroes, finding a meeting with advertising agencies wasn't difficult for him. Still, he commented, the brands gave a significant...
- 2/24/2011
- by Drew Baldwin
- Tubefilter.com
Former top TV studio executives Herman Rush and Joe Indelli have launched Creative Content Providers, a company focused on developing unscripted series.
The two, who are financing the venture themselves, have teamed with Bob Eubanks, former host of "The Newlywed Game," for two reality concepts -- talent show "Street Dreams" and a street smart contest called "Bar Room Brawl."
Creative Content also has enlisted veteran game creators Jim Keifer and David Hoyt to develop game shows "What's the Difference" and "Totally Recall," both based on memory and recollection.
Additionally, the company has partnered with veteran TV specials producer Gregory Sills and bowling alleys operator Lucky Strike for a reality game show set in the world of bowling.
The two, who are financing the venture themselves, have teamed with Bob Eubanks, former host of "The Newlywed Game," for two reality concepts -- talent show "Street Dreams" and a street smart contest called "Bar Room Brawl."
Creative Content also has enlisted veteran game creators Jim Keifer and David Hoyt to develop game shows "What's the Difference" and "Totally Recall," both based on memory and recollection.
Additionally, the company has partnered with veteran TV specials producer Gregory Sills and bowling alleys operator Lucky Strike for a reality game show set in the world of bowling.
- 6/16/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A group of esteemed industry veterans has come together to form a media consulting company that will offer services across the entertainment spectrum. Ave Butensky, Joe Indelli, Jerry Katzman and Herman Rush have created Media Consulting Associates, which will cater to a diverse group of clients in production, distribution, marketing, licensing, merchandising and new technology. The partners will facilitate new business projects from content supply to advertising support and marketing. "We bring experience and a Rolodex and good harmony" to the table, Butensky said. Together, the four partners in the new firm represent many years of experience and expertise in almost every facet of the communications and entertainment industry, including network, the agency business, syndication, studio administration, production and advertising as well as such new technologies as Internet sales and wireless communications.
- 11/23/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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