Irv Wilson Dies; Prolific Producer In Golden Era Of TV Movies Was 93

Story by Lynette Rice

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Veteran TV movie producer Irv Wilson, known for collaborations with Hollywood legends, dies at 93 after a brief illness.

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Wilson produced several high-profile TV movies in the golden era of the genre, working with stars like Jerry Lewis, Martin Sheen, and Morgan Freeman.
As a former programming executive at NBC, Wilson had deep industry connections that helped him bring big names to the small screen during TV's heyday.

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Irv Wilson, Jerry Lewis, Martin Sheen, Telly Savalas, Bruce Dern, Morgan Freeman, NBC