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Mark Burnett

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A biography is presented of Mark Burnett, the British-born television producer who was one of the pioneers of reality-based television. Burnett, who served in the British Army Paratroop Regiment, first worked on the international team "Eco-Challenges," and then, in June 2000, produced the first American "Survivor" television series, which had a weekly audience of approximately 20 million.

Author: Orens, Geoff
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2001
Television producers and directors, Television directors, Television producers (Persons), Burnett, Mark (British television producer)

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Blind Boys of Alabama

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A biography of the gospel singers, the Blind Boys of Alabama, is presented. The group, of whom most have been designated blind, began their career in the 1930s and Clarence Fountain, one of their founding members, is their leader.

Author: Orens, Geoff
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2001
Gospel singers, Blind Boys of Alabama

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Richard D. Parsons, chairman-elect and CEO of AOL Time Warner

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Richard D. Parsons is the Chairman-elect and CEO of AOL Time Warner. He is regarded as one of the highly successful African-American businessman.

Author: Orens, Geoff
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
Personality profile, Chief operating officers, African American executives, Parsons, Richard

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