Aaron Spelling

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Aaron Spelling

American television producer

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Television in the United States
The era of the miniseries
… and Laverne and Shirley) and Aaron Spelling (Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, and Fantasy Island)—were principally responsible for ABC’s success during this period. ABC’s most memorable success of the late ’70s, however, was not a “jiggle” series. Roots, an ambitious 12-hour adaptation of Alex Haley’s novel, aired on 8 consecutive…
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… and Laverne and Shirley) and Aaron Spelling (Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, and Fantasy Island)—were principally responsible for ABC’s success during this period. ABC’s most memorable success of the late ’70s, however, was not a “jiggle” series. Roots, an ambitious 12-hour adaptation of Alex Haley’s novel, aired on 8 consecutive…
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