Alan Landsburg

[2] He was immediately drafted due to the Korean War and was assigned to the Army Radio Network as a writer-director.

[2][4] Drawing upon his experience at the Army Radio Network, he embarked upon a career in writing and directing television programs in Manhattan, later relocating to California in the 1960s.

His film, Kennedy, The First Thousand Days received a standing ovation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

[2][7] He was also a prolific executive producer of made-for-television movies, many of which were based on true stories and tackled important social issues.

[8] Of note are: His late wife, Linda Otto, produced and/or directed many of these socially relevant docudramas.

[10] The Landsburg Company subsequently signed a deal with David Auerbach, former vice president and secretary of the ALP studio.