|
Posted: 9:49 PM Jan 5, 2010
Prolific Television Producer David Gerber Dies
Emmy Winner known for "Police Story" and "Police Woman" suffers heart failure.
|
|
Font Size:
David Gerber, who won Emmy, Golden Globe and Peabody awards for his television shows, has died of heart failure at the University of Southern California Medical Center. He was 86.
The announcement was made Tuesday by his publicist, Jeff Sanderson.
Gerber won Emmys for the popular TV series "Police Story" and "Police Woman," as well as produced many award-winning television movies.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Gerber served as a radio gunner in World War II. His B-17 was shot down over Germany and he became a prisoner of war.
Gerber's hobby was his 100-acre vineyard in Northern Califorinia, where he produced his brand of Laraine wines, a tribute to his wife and sole survivor, actress Laraine Stephens.
More Stories
| Local Movie Theatres |
In Other News
- The Fight to Keep Rockford's Postal Processing Center Contiues
Stateline leaders are still trying to save jobs at Rockford’s Postal Processing Center which has been slated for consolidation; Senator Dick Durbin sat down with the postmaster general to request a five month moratorium on postal closings. - The Business Loss of a Mild Winter
It’s no secret the first two months of winter have been mild, but some businesses are suffering due to our lack of snow. - RHA Residents Could Face Eviction for Not Fulfilling Community Service Reqs.
The Rockford Housing Authority is practicing some tough love with its tenants who haven't fulfilled their community service requirements. Now, dozens are now facing eviction. - Cameras in the Illinois Courtroom
The Illinois Supreme Court said it would allow state courts to have cameras as of last month, but they don't have to. - Nationwide Unemployment at Lowest Rate in 3 Years
The unemployment rate is now at its lowest level in three years, 8.3 percent. - Susan G. Komen Reverses Decision; Will Fund Planned Parenthood
After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. - UPDATE: RVC Board Gives Faculty Union its Final Offer
Rock Valley College has given the faculty union its final offer. - Local Mom Ordered to Report to Prison for Old Crime
The troubled past of a Durand mom has caught up with her. She was ordered to report to the Winnebago County Jail this weekend so she can be extradited to California for breaking the law when she was a teen. - Chrysler Buzz Dominates Workforce Connection Job Fair
While unions are gearing up for the new positions, so were many Stateline residents. - What People are Saying About Chrysler's Jobs Announcement
Today we talked to professors, politicians, business owners, and people on the street to see what they thought about the Belvidere Plant jobs announcement
- Lutheran Beats Christian Life
Lutheran 89 Christian Life 76 - Rose scores 32 points, Bulls beat Knicks 105-102
Derrick Rose scored 32 points to outduel fellow All-Star starter Carmelo Anthony, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 105-102 Thursday night. - Sealby Signs With Iowa
The Byron lineman will follow in in fellow Tiger Sean Considine's footsteps. - Polsean Signs With Southwest Minn. State
The Christian Life senior was a two time all conference selection. - No. 19 Wisconsin Beats Penn State 52-46
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a key 3-pointer from the top of key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 on Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory. - Source: Fleck To Become NIU's New Offensive Coordinator
The 23 Sports Ticket has learned that former NIU wide receiver P.J. Fleck will become the new offensive coordinator with the Huskies, replacing Matt Canada who left for the University of Wisconsin. - Smaha Signs WIth NIU
The Belvidere North star will play outside linebacker for the Huskies. - Illinois High School Boys Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. - Veasley Preps For Next Step
Former Freeport star hopes to enter NBA D-League soon. - Illinois High School Girls Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points.
- The Business Loss of a Mild Winter
It’s no secret the first two months of winter have been mild, but some businesses are suffering due to our lack of snow. - Winter 2011-12 Among Top 5 Warmest Thus Far, Trend Continues into Feb.
Recently concluded January in the top 10% of warmest ever, December-January period in top 5%, and a surprising stat regarding January snowfall! - Temps Fall by 20% Wednesday, Yet Stay Well Above Normal
The 50s take a break, but the overall warm trend is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon. - About Today's Weather...
Unseasonably warm temperatures made today feel more like May than late January. It’s a far cry from this time last year when the blizzard of 2011 dumped more than fifteen inches of snow here in Rockford. - 50s Monday, Potential for Isolated 60° Readings Tuesday
Unseasonable warmth will carry though this weekend, before changes occur next week. Also, a minor earthquake rattles parts of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. - Weekend Cold Snap Not Nearly as Potent, 50s Possible Next Week?
An earlier feared Arctic blast is becoming far less fearsome, and all signs point to a warm end to January, start to February. - Houston Floods
Heavy rain and powerful winds that spawned several tornadoes have swept across Texas, forcing drivers to abandon cars on flooded roads but not dropping enough water to make up for the state's historic drought. - Northern Lights Light Up Sky in Finland
Green and orange lights lit up the skies over northern Finland on Tuesday night. - Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Gets Underway
The 26th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition got underway Wednesday night at Sinissippi Park. - Changes Loom as Weekend Nears
A temperature roller coaster and several chances for precipitation are in store over the next seven days.
- Freeport Superintendent Search Down to 2, Finalists Meet School Board
Two finalists are getting the chance to meet leaders in the Freeport School District before the school board picks a new superintendent. - Proposal to Redevelop Historical District in Oregon
A proposed re-development plan could change the face of the historical district in Downtown Oregon. - Beloit Casino Debate
The saga continues on whether or not Beloit residents want a casino. - 7-Year Old Hero Saves Family from House Fire
Thanks to some quick work by a pint sized protector, an Oregon family of five remains a family of five. - Freeport Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of Freeport a $53,000 Homeland Security Grant. - Downtown Belvidere Revitalization Project
Members of the Belvidere community were able to learn about the latest downtown revitalization project. - UPDATE: Dixon Police Make Second Arrest in Cash for Gold Armed Robbery
Reagan Middle School students in Dixon was on locked down, while police searched for an armed robbery suspect. - International Food Fair at Belvidere North
This is the fifth annual international week and food fair at Belvidere North High School... - EMS Heart Attack Drill in Janesville
Members of the Mercy Hospital Trauma Center and local EMS held an emergency heart attack drill Wednesday. - Two Arrested Following Lima Burglary
Police arrested two suspects following a burglary in Lima around 1 p.m. today.
