Aaron Spelling

Aaron Spelling (1923–2006) was an American television and film producer whose popular series included Dynasty, Charlie's Angels, and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Charlie's Angels: An American television series about three women working as private detectives, broadcast from 1976 to 1981. This action series became one of Spelling's defining television productions.
Leonard Goldberg: An American television producer and executive who collaborated with Aaron Spelling on several successful series. Their partnership helped launch Spelling's independent television production career.
Four Star Television: An American television production company founded by actors Dick Powell, David Niven, Charles Boyer, and Ida Lupino. Spelling developed his early television career as a writer at the company.
Prime-time soap opera: A serialized dramatic television program scheduled during evening prime-time hours. Dynasty helped make this format a high-profile vehicle for wealth and family conflict.
Norman Lear: An American television writer and producer known for socially engaged sitcoms such as All in the Family. Lear's topical sitcoms contrasted with Spelling's emphasis on glossy dramas and broad entertainment.
Dynasty: An American prime-time soap opera centered on the wealthy Carrington family, broadcast from 1981 to 1989. Its lavish family conflicts exemplified Spelling's success with prime-time melodrama.
Darren Star: An American television writer and producer who created Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place. Star created two series produced by Spelling that became defining 1990s dramas.
The Mod Squad: An American police drama about three young undercover officers, broadcast from 1968 to 1973. Spelling's success with this series established his profile as a television producer.
Television producer: A professional who oversees the development and production of television programs. Spelling's career illustrates how a producer can guide a large slate of network series.
Stephen J. Cannell: An American television producer and writer known for action and crime series including The A-Team. Cannell built a competing production empire, especially in action-oriented television.

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