Anthony W. Marshall

Anthony W. Marshall
Born
Anthony Wallace Masciarelli[1]

(1906-03-29)March 29, 1906
The Bronx, New York U.S.[2]
DiedJuly 12, 1999(1999-07-12) (aged 93)
Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, U.S.
EducationNew York University[2]
OccupationTelevision producer
Years active1923–1984
Spouse
Marjorie Ward
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(died 1983)​
ChildrenGarry Marshall
Penny Marshall
Ronny Hallin

Anthony Wallace Masciarelli (March 29, 1906 – July 12, 1999) was an American television producer.[2][3] He was the father of actor-director Garry Marshall, actress-director Penny Marshall, and television producer Ronny Hallin.

Early life

Anthony "Tony" Masciarelli was of Italian descent,[1] his family having come from San Martino sulla Marrucina, Chieti, Abruzzo. He changed his last name to Marshall before his son Garry was born.[4] Marshall married Marjorie Irene (nee Ward; 1908–1983), the owner and teacher in a tap dance school.[5]

Career

Marshall began his career as a director of manufacturing films[5] and was a producer on his son Garry Marshall's television series, The Odd Couple. Later in his career, he produced for other television sitcoms, including, Laverne & Shirley, Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, Who's Watching the Kids? and The New Odd Couple. Marshall was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards in the category Outstanding Comedy Series.[6]

Death

Marshall died in July 1999 of natural causes at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, at the age of 93.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Mosiello, Laura; Reynolds, Susan (February 18, 2009). The Portable Italian Mamma: Guilt, Pasta, and When Are You Giving Me Grandchildren?. F+W Media. p. 35. ISBN 9781440520396 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c "Anthony W. Marshall, 93, TV Producer". The New York Times. July 20, 1999. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Obituaries". Los Angeles Times. July 22, 1999. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Shlemiel! Shlemozzle! And Cue the Soprano". The New York Times. September 4, 2005. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Kreiner, Leslie. "From Hooker to Millionaire: The Evolving Romantic Heroine in Hollywood Film". Comedy On Tap. Archived from the original on February 4, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Tony Marshall". Television Academy. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Anthony Marshall". Variety. July 29, 1999. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  8. ^ Lentz, Harris (July 2000). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1999. McFarland. p. 143. ISBN 9780786409198 – via Google Books.