Photos: David L. Wolper | 1928-2010

President Reagan, seated right, signs the Year of Liberty proclamation in the White House Rose Garden. The president also honored three youngsters for their effort in fundraising in the Statue of Liberty restoration. From left are Michael Haverly, 7, Shelbyville, Ind.; Amy Nessler, 8, West Deptford, Pa.; Donna Daley, 13, Ridgeland, S.C.; producer David L. Wolper; French Ambassador Emmanuel de Margerie and Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca.
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From left, Red Skelton, David L. Wolper, George Burns and David Brinkley were among new inductees into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
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David L. Wolper, right, looks on as his longtime friend, French underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, second from left, and Cousteau’s son Jean-Michel, second from right, receive certificates of honors from Academy of Television Arts and Sciences President Leo Chaloukian, left.
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David L. Wolper arrives for a 25th-anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking broadcast of “Roots” at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood.
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David L. Wolper, left, and actor Don Johnson watch a game between the L.A. Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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David L. Wolper and actress Donna Mills attend a reception for Wolper’s bestselling memoir, “Producer,” at the Beverly Hills home of producer Bud Yorkin.
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From left, David L. Wolper, producer Bud Yorkin and actor Clint Eastwood attend a reception for Wolper’s bestselling memoir, “Producer,” at Yorkin’s home.
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David L. Wolper signs copies of his bestselling memoir, “Producer,” at a book publication party at the home of producer Bud Yorkin.
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David L. Wolper, left, and actress Felicity Huffman present the David L. Wolper Producer of the Year Long-Form Television award during the 2006 Producers Guild awards at the Universal Hilton in Universal City.
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