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I was just a kid from the Midwest who had a desire to be a performer in show business. I had no idea what life had in store when I stumbled upon an unlikely partnership with legendary television producer Fred de Cordova.

He was Old-Hollywood in the truest sense. A symphony in beiges, self made down to his socks. THIS guy has got a table at 21.

I was barely out of college when, along with Fred, I was pre-approved as an Executive Producer.

And that certainly wansn't in the plan.

Enter The Big Show. A non-fiction novella, a tribute to my mentor and friend.
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Mark Bennett Actually, it wasn't my idea at all. I had the honor of Pallbearer at Fred de Cordova's services. Shotly thereafter on a phone call, it was Janet de Co…moreActually, it wasn't my idea at all. I had the honor of Pallbearer at Fred de Cordova's services. Shotly thereafter on a phone call, it was Janet de Cordova who reommended I write about my experiences I had had with Fred as I was barely out of college, worked side by side with this universally beloved legendary producer/director/executive of the film and television world which afforded me a unique glimpse in entertainment at an age when I should have been waiting tables.(less)
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This review is from: The Big Show: A tribute to my mentor and friend, Television Producer, Fred de Cordova (Kindle Edition)

I watched the Tonight Show when I was a kid and had to go to bed as soon as Johnny finished his monolog. But I still recall him calling out his producer, Fred DeCordova now and again, and the shot would cut to a dapper dark haired mystery man standing in the wings. This book Read more of this blog post »
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