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David Dortort (born David Solomon Katz; October 23, 1916 – September 5, 2010) was a Hollywood screenwriter and producer, widely known for his role as producer in two successful NBC television series: Bonanza (1959–73) and The High Chaparral (1967–71).
David Dortort (1916-2010) was a TV series creator and writer, best known for Bonanza (1959-1973) and The High Chaparral (1967-1971). He also wrote and produced other shows, such as The Lusty Men (1952) and The Chisholms (1979-1980).
- Producer, Writer, Additional Crew
- October 23, 1916
- David Dortort
- September 5, 2010
Sep 9, 2010 · David Dortort, a television writer and producer whose idea to create a western drama based not on shoot-’em-ups but instead on the travails of a loving family resulted in “Bonanza,” one of...
David Dortort was born on October 23, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Bonanza (1959), The High Chaparral (1967) and The Lusty Men (1952). He was married to Rose Seldin. He died on September 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- October 23, 1916
- September 5, 2010
Dortort found his way into television with scripts for programmes such as Lassie (1956) and the series The Restless Gun (1957-59), becoming its producer...
Sep 8, 2010 · David Dortort, the creator and producer of “Bonanza,” the long-running television western that was untraditional in its emphasis on relationships over violence and that helped spur public...
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Sep 8, 2010 · David Dortort, the creator and producer of “Bonanza,” the long-running television western that was untraditional in its emphasis on relationships over violence and that helped spur public...
