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Bernie Brillstein
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Born April 26, 1931
Died August 7, 2008Aged 77
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Bernie Brillstein was an American talent manager and producer whose comedy work included Saturday Night Live and Mr. Show with Bob and David. In the archive he has a producer credit on Sam and Criminy Kraffft present Drugachusettes. His career combined representing comedians with developing and producing television entertainment.
Brillstein began at the William Morris Agency and later founded his own management company, eventually partnering with Brad Grey. His producing work included The Muppet Show, Hee Haw, The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters. He also helped build the company associated with The Sopranos, extending his work beyond comedy into television drama.