Sheldon Leonard
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Re “TV Producer Sheldon Leonard Dies,” Jan. 12: I had the privilege of coming to know Sheldon Leonard as his producing partner on what would prove to be his last film, “I Spy Returns.” Though I am of a younger generation than his contemporaries, I recognized and respected him as truly the consummate professional of our industry: actor, writer, director, producer, and, perhaps most importantly, mentor.
He was demanding in creativity, and demanding in business. He was smart, funny, enormously well-read and a gentleman of exquisite taste. He was also proud to have been a shtarker: clever, tall, tough and robust. I mourn his passing, and I shall miss him.
DAVID R. GINSBURG
Los Angeles
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