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TMC · 12-05-2015, 02:02 AM

https://twitter.com/JimMiller/status/672966489016635392

According to SNL historian James Andrew Miller, Howard West, who was an executive producer throughout Seinfeld's run, has died. Miller tweets that West "was a wonderful human being; a real legend."

Zoneboy · 12-06-2015, 10:03 PM

The New York native worked with such comedy legends as Andy Kaufman and Marty Feldman.

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Howard West, longtime business partner of George Shapiro and best known for his work as a producer on Seinfeld, has died, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 84.

West, born in New York City, and lifelong friend Shapiro were part of the team behind Seinfeld, which won multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody awards. It is widely considered one of the best comedies in TV history.

The pair formed management firm Shapiro-West and Associates.

West also produced Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall, the late comedian's 1980 TV special. West was an executive producer on Man on the Moon, the film telling the life story of Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey.

West graduated from Long Island University with a degree in business administration.

He served in the Army, after which he joined the William Morris Agency.

After becoming an agent and moving to Los Angeles, West worked on packaging shows, including The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour.

West was also Young Frankenstein star Marty Feldman's personal manager for 10 years and worked as executive producer on The Last Remake of Beau Geste.

Shapiro could not be reached for comment.

12-05-2015, 02:02 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,334	RIP Seinfeld exec producer Howard West https://twitter.com/JimMiller/status/672966489016635392 According to SNL historian James Andrew Miller, Howard West, who was an executive producer throughout Seinfeld's run, has died. Miller tweets that West "was a wonderful human being; a real legend."

12-06-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,391	Confirmed, "Seinfeld" Producer Howard West 1931-2015 The New York native worked with such comedy legends as Andy Kaufman and Marty Feldman. Link Howard West, longtime business partner of George Shapiro and best known for his work as a producer on Seinfeld, has died, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 84. West, born in New York City, and lifelong friend Shapiro were part of the team behind Seinfeld, which won multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody awards. It is widely considered one of the best comedies in TV history. The pair formed management firm Shapiro-West and Associates. West also produced Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall, the late comedian's 1980 TV special. West was an executive producer on Man on the Moon, the film telling the life story of Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey. West graduated from Long Island University with a degree in business administration. He served in the Army, after which he joined the William Morris Agency. After becoming an agent and moving to Los Angeles, West worked on packaging shows, including The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. West was also Young Frankenstein star Marty Feldman's personal manager for 10 years and worked as executive producer on The Last Remake of Beau Geste. Shapiro could not be reached for comment.
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