Background
Button, Richard Totten was born on July 18, 1929 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of George and Evelyn Bunn (Totten) Button.
ice skater television producer
Button, Richard Totten was born on July 18, 1929 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of George and Evelyn Bunn (Totten) Button.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Buena Vista College, 1988.
Founder, president, Candid Prodns., Inc., New York City, since 1959;
director, Decorative Arts Trust, 1979-1980. Commentator ABC Sports. Creator, owner The Superstars sports competitions, The World Professional Figure Skating Championships, ABC World Challenge of Champions figure skating competitions.
Producer Broadway shows: Sweet Sue, 1987, Artist Descending a Staircase, 1989.
President Richmondtown Restoration, Inc., 1968-1977. Member Bar Association District of Columbia, Skating Club New York, Skating Club Boston, Philadelphia Skating Club.
Children: Edward Totten, Emily Rada.