Chester Feldman
Encyclopedia
Chester Feldman was an American
producer
of game show
s; most frequently for Mark Goodson Productions.
during World War II
. After the war, he attended the University of Missouri
where he earned a degree in journalism. Feldman first began his career as a radio producer. He later moved to television where he produced the original I've Got a Secret
, as well as the short-lived 1976 revival, Card Sharks
, Super Password
, and Family Feud
.
On May 25, 1997, Feldman died of complications following surgery at New York Hospital
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
of game show
Game show
A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes...
s; most frequently for Mark Goodson Productions.
Biography
Before beginning his career in television, Feldman served in the NavyUnited States Navy
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during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. After the war, he attended the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
where he earned a degree in journalism. Feldman first began his career as a radio producer. He later moved to television where he produced the original I've Got a Secret
I've Got a Secret
I've Got a Secret is a panel game show produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman for CBS television. Created by comedy writers Allan Sherman and Howard Merrill, it was a derivative of Goodson-Todman's own panel show What's My Line?...
, as well as the short-lived 1976 revival, Card Sharks
Card Sharks
Card Sharks is an American television game show created by Chester Feldman for Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions. Two contestants compete for control of a row of oversized playing cards by answering questions posed by the host and then guessing if the next card is higher or lower in value than...
, Super Password
Password Plus and Super Password
Password Plus and Super Password are American game shows that are revivals of the game show Password. Both Password Plus and Super Password had the same format other than some subtle changes....
, and Family Feud
Family Feud
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people...
.
On May 25, 1997, Feldman died of complications following surgery at New York Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital is a prominent university hospital in New York City affiliated with two Ivy League medical schools: Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and Cornell University's Weill Medical College. It is composed of two distinct medical centers, Columbia...
.