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Former Studio City home of ‘Jetsons’ co-creator Joseph Barbera seeks $12M • Oct. 16, 2026, 1:42 PM ET (Los Angeles Daily News)

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Also Known As Joseph Roland Barbera
Born March 24, 1911 • New York City • New York
Died December 18, 2006 (aged 95) • Los Angeles • California

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