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for David Wolper
Morgan Iyotte
November 24, 2013
hello im sorry to hear about davids death.his wife gloria was my sponsor. i was proud to tell people about david and all the movies he produced. i liked willie wonka and the chocolate factory
B Carson
November 8, 2012
I met Dave in 1980 when i was jst fourteen, i asked him, are you the guy who made "Roots" he replied, why yes and did you watch it, to which i said "hell yeah! and I watch Willie Wonka every chance i get. He just laughed and said, son I think youll be okay, he was a real nice guy. Ive been in the business for over 25yrs and im relatively famous, but i can say without a doubt between me Mr Dave, Mr. Rogers and Gene London, i still had faith in real people. I hope hes smiling down somewhere and his family should be very proud, oh and his wife was very, very nice to me too. God Bless and Shalom.
Judy Richards
July 6, 2011
To the Wolper Family and Friends, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the recent passing of David Wolper. He has touched so many lives. Gloria, I want to thank you for the honor of painting you and David and your Dog named Scruffy. I wish I had the chance to meet David in Person. Thank you for sending me the photos. Through the photos, I was able to see your wonderful caring family and friends. My heart is saddened by your loss. Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Very sincerely,
Judy Richards
Tracey Bracy
February 27, 2011
I will never forget the "moment" I made eye contact with Mr. Wolper during tryouts for the 1984 olympics. I was in the finals to be a placard bearer in the opening ceremonies and as I was marching in a circle I looked at Mr. Wolper and he looked at me and we both smiled at each other and I knew at that moment that I made it. His warm smile will be forever in my mind, what a wonderful man!
stan atkinson
September 21, 2010
looking back now..i realize what a huge and privileged experience it was to work for David in that heyday of the mid-60's. he was a hard-driving boss who I didn't think at the time had much regard for my work..the 3 pictures I did for him at the time. I ended up eventually going back into TV news..where I always belonged anyway.
but years later..cruising the Delta w/ Gloria..he saw me on the news one night..detoured the boat to Sacramento..and asked me down for lunch. we ate and chatted like 2 long lost friends for hours. he opened a cabinet..and pointed to perhaps 50 or so tape dubs he had..and there were 2 of the "Hollywood and the Stars" episodes I had done..saying this cabinet contained only his most favorite work.
made my day..my life in fact.
time and the years always make things better!
you'll live on w/ me forever..David! and the impact of your work will never die!
Stan Atkinson
Sacramento
Fred Martin
August 17, 2010
I met Mr. Wolper in 1966; I went to his appartment to connect a stereo. He and his wife were very friendly and got a good laugh at my lack of knowledge about the television series Batman. When I was finished he asked me how long I had been working for the store I was employed by at the time and I told him it was just a part time thng as I was a senior in electronic engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. He asked me a lot of questions about school and when I told him I was working on my senior project, thesis, and that I had to get back to Pomona because I had a lot of typing to do because I was using an old manual typewriter and if I made a mistake, I had to do the page over because we were not allowed to type erasers of any kind. He told me to wait ta minute and came back and gave me his business card and a key and told me to feel free to use the IBM Sectric typewriter in his office at anytime, night or day. I indeed did use it several times and will never forget his kindness. May he rest in peace and know that I am now a retired engineer that has a wonderfully rewarding carreer.
Thank You Mr. Wolper.
[email protected]
Christina Kopsini-Fragista
August 16, 2010
To my dearest friend Leslie, and her brothers Mark and Michael, may your fathers genius and vision live on in you.
August 16, 2010
Dear Wolper family and friends may God who sees your tears and pain of heart comfort and strengthen you to go from one day to the next in this time of such deep sorrow. For He is with those who are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit He saves
Judy Wilson
August 15, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting David Wolper but he touched my life as a child when mom made us watch "Roots". I wish the TV stations would show it again so my grandchildren could watch it. GOD be with Davids family and know he touched many lives.
Marsha Harper
August 15, 2010
Remembering your involvement with documentary production at USIA in the mid 1970s.....
Burl Robinson
August 14, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Wolper family.
I had the honor of dealing with David, Mark and Mike's father when he was a sewing plant manager in Barnardsville, NC and I was the ILGWU business agent and again before he passed away, when we were in Hartsville,TN. He was a very nice person and fair to his employees and he would often tell me about David and Mark doing real well in the movie and TV industries and said they would go far. I always found him to be truthful and he was in relating the information about his sons. Now, he and David and other deceased family members will be re-united. May God bless the remaining family and may David Rest In Peace.
Jeannie Perry
August 14, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family in your loss. Thanks for bringing us "ROOTS".
Ron F
August 14, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Wolper during a trip to a USC Notre Dame game in the late 90's. We had a wonderful time with him on the Mid West Alumni train and quite candidly had no idea who he was until the next day. He was a wonderful person who made our entire group feel like friends. A true tribute to Troy.
August 13, 2010
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Nicky Beauclair-Oldfield
August 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to Mike and Mark Wolper. All your friends at ACS are thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Rick G
August 13, 2010
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory is my all time favorite childhood film !
Rest In Peace !
Willy Wonka
Rick G
August 13, 2010
T. James & family
August 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Mr. Wolpher. May the God of all comfort be with you as you struggle to cope with your loss. He knows your pain and promises to be with those that are broken at heart, and those crushed in spirit he saves. May these words bring you a bit of solace at this difficult time
Joseph Mullin
August 13, 2010
A Man of many talents, will certainly be missed by all
Diane Ayala
August 12, 2010
Mark
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ACS79
L Barbour
August 12, 2010
Thanks for your contribution for bringing Alex Haley's family to life through television. I will never forget it. May the love of those around the Wolper family help them at this time. Find comfort in Isaiah 25:8, "God will swallow up death forever."
John Walter
August 12, 2010
The Wesley School expresses its deepest sympathy to Mr. Wolper's family. Our collective thoughts are with you.
Hope
August 12, 2010
Thank you Mr. Wolper for your part in helping to share to the world the story of the Kinte family, and the many families that suffered under the sinful system of slavery. I hope now you can meet the rest of Mr. Alex Haley family. Enjoy the testomoines of the Saints.
George Williams
August 12, 2010
Mark and all the Wolper family, I will keep all of you in my prayers. Mark and I went to USC and stayed in Marks Hall. I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. sincerely, George Williams
james willner
August 12, 2010
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Otis Blackwell
August 12, 2010
At last he,s in the motherland now, with no social injustices. May he rest in peace finally.
The Parrishs
August 12, 2010
You're happy&healthy now in the name of the Lord!
To the family--your memories will always keep him in your hearts!
Loved the 'Roots' saga-read all 3 bks 3 times&can't say how many times watched the mini-series each time they aired!
Blessings&Prayers to all!
Romans 12:1-21!
Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross
August 12, 2010
Thank you for "Roots" and the 'Next Generation". The demonstration your extraordinary gift of talent has defined the African American experience from continent to continent. May you rest in the arms of Jesus as one of his true disciples. My condolences to the family.
Micheal L. Nesbitt
August 12, 2010
My Condolence to the family..
Micheal L. Nesbitt
Charleston,S.C. / Burbank,CA.
A FAN
August 12, 2010
The arts has lost a giant, rest in peace.
Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye
August 12, 2010
I always wondered who he was whenever I read the credits on the productions mentioned in this obituary. Now I know. What a blessing he was to the industry and yet to remain such an "every day" kind of person. He lived as he should.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Aldo Barrione
August 12, 2010
Thank you for the televised version of Alex Hailey's "Roots". The series was ground breaking for its time. Few people would have the courage you possessed.
John W. Strobel III
August 12, 2010
In 1962 Mr. Wolper had offices near my place of work, KTLA Television Channel 5 at the Paramount Studios Lot In Hollywood. I was Assignment Editor for the Clete Roberts news program. A friend of mine worked for Mr. Wolper and one day while visiting I met the man I considered a giant in the industry. He was so kind to me, listening as I told him that I had appeared in "The Making of a President 1960" when I covered the Democratic Convention as a reporter almost as much as John F. Kennedy. He laughed and said, "The only difference is you're here in Hollywood and Mr. Kennedy is the President. Big difference." We all laughed and he went on about his business. But a few times after that we would run across each other in the parking lot or in the hallways of the old wooden buildings then home to Paramount and he would always say "Hi John, what's happening in the news today..."
David L. Wolper was a fine man and the world has lost a magical talent for telling a story.
My deepest condolences to his family.
John W. Strobel III
[email protected]
August 12, 2010
Mr. Wolper gave my husband his first job in the movie industry many years ago.
R Golay
August 12, 2010
To the the family of David Wolper - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that David will be missed by many.
Kayla Gardner
August 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harry Simpson
August 11, 2010
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Lee
August 11, 2010
David, I really enjoyed Willy Wonka and The Bridge at Remagen. Thank you, sympathies to your family and Godspeed.
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