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Herbert Schlosser (Herbert Samuel Schlosser) was born on 21 April, 1926 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S., is an American television executive (1926–2021). Discover Herbert Schlosser's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
| Popular As |
Herbert Samuel Schlosser |
| Occupation |
Television executive |
| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
21 April, 1926 |
| Birthday |
21 April |
| Birthplace |
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Date of death |
6 August, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Herbert Schlosser Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Herbert Schlosser height not available right now. We will update Herbert Schlosser's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Herbert Schlosser's Wife?
His wife is Judith Gassner
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Judith Gassner |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Eric |
Herbert Schlosser Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Herbert Schlosser worth at the age of 95 years old? Herbert Schlosser’s income source is mostly from being a successful Television. He is from United States. We have estimated Herbert Schlosser's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Television |
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Timeline
Herbert Samuel Schlosser (April 21, 1926August 6, 2021) was an American television executive.
Schlosser was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 21, 1926.
His father, Abraham, ran his own furniture store; his mother, Anna (Olesker), was a housewife.
He graduated from Atlantic City High School.
He served in the US Navy and was stationed in the contiguous United States.
He then studied public and international affairs at Princeton University.
After graduating in 1949, he went to Yale Law School and obtained a Juris Doctor in 1951.
Schlosser began his career as a corporate lawyer for the New York firm Phillips, Nizer, Benjamin, Krim & Ballon, where he first started working on television projects.
He joined the business affairs department of the NBC Television Network in 1960, personally negotiating the agreements that brought Johnny Carson from ABC to NBC to host The Tonight Show.
He became the president of the NBC Television Network in 1973, and in 1974, he was named president of NBC.
He was president of NBC from 1974 until 1978.
Schlosser played a key role in the creation of Saturday Night Live, authoring a February 1975 memo that proposed a new variety show to replace weekend re-runs of Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show.
Schlosser's memo suggested that the show be called "Saturday Night", that it should air at 11:30, and that "if possible the show should be done live" and should seek to "get different hosts".
"It would be a variety show", he wrote, "but it would have certain characteristics. It should be young and bright. It should have a distinctive look, a distinctive set and a distinctive sound … We should attempt to use the show to develop new television personalities."
He said the show should be filmed in Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Schlosser worked with NBC's then head of late-night entertainment, Dick Ebersol, who recruited Lorne Michaels to create Saturday Night Live, which premiered on October 11, 1975.
He also briefly served as its CEO from 1977 to 1978.
Schlosser became an executive vice president at RCA, NBC's parent, in 1978.
During his tenure, he co-founded the television network A&E.
Schlosser later went to Wertheim & Co. as senior adviser in 1985.
That year, he also became chairman of the Museum of the Moving Image, which was inaugurated three years later.
He continued serving in that capacity until 2013.
Schlosser was married to Judith Gassner until his death.
Together, they had two children, Eric, an author, and Lynn, who followed her father and became a television executive.
Schlosser died on August 6, 2021, at his home in Manhattan.
