Jun 23, 2006 11:06 pm US/Pacific
Legendary TV Producer Aaron Spelling Dies At 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) ―
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Aaron's daughter Tori.
AP
Aaron Spelling, the man who produced some of television's biggest hits including "Dynasty," "Beverly Hills 90210" and
"Melrose Place" has died.
His publicist says Aaron Spelling died tonight at his Los Angeles home after suffering a stroke last Sunday.
He was 83. Spelling's other hit TV series include the vintage "Charlie's Angels," "Love Boat," "Burke's Law," "The Mod Squad," "Hart to Hart" and "Hotel."
He also produced more than 140 television movies. Among the most notable -- "Death Sentence," in 1974, in which Nick Nolte had his first starring role and "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble" in 1976.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Spelling provided series and movies exclusively for ABCC and is credited for the network's rise to major status. As one juncture the industry even referred to ABC as "Aaron Broadcasting Company."
Spelling's first wife was actress Carolyn Jones of "Addams Family" fame. They were married from 1953-1964 and although they divorced, they remained close friends.
His second wife Candy, is a well-known collector of dolls. They married in 1968. Spelling is survived by Candy and his children, the actors Randy and Tori Spelling.
Spelling grew up poor in Texas but by the early 80's he was living in California's largest property, a six-acre estate called The Manor, complete with 123 rooms, bowling alley, gym, tennis court, and four 2-car garages. The house even had a room just for Candy to wrap presents in.
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