Jack Wrather
American businessman (1918–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Devereaux Wrather Jr. (May 24, 1918 – November 12, 1984), was an entrepreneur and petroleum businessman who became a television producer and later diversified by investing in broadcast stations and resort properties. He is best known for producing The Lone Ranger, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and Lassie television series in the 1950s as well as marrying actress Bonita Granville.
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Born | John Devereaux Wrather Jr. (1918-05-24)May 24, 1918 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
Died | November 12, 1984(1984-11-12) (aged 66) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Television producer, entrepreneur, businessman |
Spouses | |
Children | 4 |
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