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Barney Rosenzweig
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Barney Rosenzweig at the Emmy Awards in 1991
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| Born | December 23, 1937 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Montebello High School B.A. University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Television producer |
| Spouse(s) |
JoAnne Lang
(m. 1959; div. 1969)Barbara Corday
(m. 1979; div. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
Barney Rosenzweig (born December 23, 1937) is an American television producer. He is known for creating and producing many popular TV shows.
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A Look at Barney Rosenzweig's Life
Early Life and Education
Barney Rosenzweig was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 23, 1937. His family was Jewish. He went to Montebello High School and graduated in 1955. His father was a schoolteacher, and his mother worked for the government. Barney later studied at the University of Southern California.
Starting a Career in Television
Barney's first job was in the mailroom at MGM, a big movie studio. He then became a publicist, which meant he helped promote movies and TV shows. He didn't really enjoy this job. With help from his father-in-law, Aaron Rosenberg, he got a chance to become a producer. A producer is someone who oversees the making of a TV show or movie.
Producing Popular TV Shows
Barney Rosenzweig produced many famous television series. One of his most well-known shows was Cagney & Lacey in the 1980s. This show was about two female police detectives. His wife at the time, Barbara Corday, helped write the show.
He also produced the 1960s series Daniel Boone. This show was about a famous American pioneer. Barney also produced several episodes of the popular show Charlie's Angels. Later, he created and produced The Trials of Rosie O'Neill. This show starred his third wife, Sharon Gless, and ran for two seasons.
In 1985, Barney started his own company called The Rosenzweig Company. Their first TV project was Fortune Dane. His company also made a deal with Columbia Pictures Television to distribute their shows.
Barney Rosenzweig's Family Life
Barney Rosenzweig has been married three times and has three daughters.
First Marriage and Daughters
While he was still in college, Barney married JoAnne Lang. She was the stepdaughter of producer Aaron Rosenberg. Barney and JoAnne had three daughters: Erika (born 1960), Allyn (born 1962), and Torrie (born 1964). They later divorced in 1978.
Second and Third Marriages
In 1979, Barney married Barbara Corday. She was a producer and writer for Cagney & Lacey. They divorced in 1990.
In 1991, he married actress Sharon Gless. Sharon Gless was the star of his show Cagney & Lacey.
