Gerald Adler

Background

Adler, Gerald was born on March 9, 1924 in New York City. Son of Albert and May (Stark) Adler.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1946-1948; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1952.

Career

Instructor, Syracuse University also program director radio station, WNDR, 1948-1949; with firm, Mudge, Stern, Williams & Tucker, New York City, 1952-1953; with, NBC, 1953-1973; director international enterprises, NBC, 1966-1968; president enterprises division, NBC, 1968-1973; partner firm, Finley, Kumble, Wagner, Heine & Underberg, 1973-1977; vice president, general counsel, Penthouse International, Ltd., 1977-1978; Corporate Counsel, Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, 1978-1982; managing director, Viacom International Ltd., London, 1982-1985; president Pay television Group, United International Pictures, London, 1985-1987; president, Teleworld, Inc., Los Angeles, 1987-1988; vice president theatrical and television division, Motion Picture Export Association American, Inc., New York City, 1988-1990.

Achievements

• Gerald Adler has been listed as a reputable film and television executive, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee faculty Scarsdale Adult School. Docent Los Angeles County Museum Art, 1992-2005. Recorder Braille Institute, 1992-2005.

With Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member National Academy television Arts and Sciences (board governors), International Radio and television Society.

Connections

Married Florence Cates, March 28, 1948. Children: Nancy Ann, Steven Jay, Wendy Sue, Amy Belle.

Father:

Albert Adler

Mother:

May (Stark) Adler

Spouse:

Florence Cates

child:

Amy Belle Adler

child:

Steven Jay Adler

child:

Wendy Sue Adler

child:

Nancy Ann Adler