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Henry Siegel, TV Syndication Pioneer, Dies at 85
During his 40-year career, he helped kickstart the MTV Video Music Awards and the ESPYs and was behind the anticipated 1987 TV special ‘Return to the Titanic. ’
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Henry Siegel, a veteran syndication specialist known for producing live TV events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, the ESPY Awards and the 1987 “Return to the Titanic” special, died at age 85. He passed away on Monday at his home in Newtown, Connecticut. His son, Brian Siegel, who leads global marketing for Marvel and Star Wars consumer products at the Walt Disney Company, confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter.
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