E. Duke Vincent, Dynasty and Beverly Hills 90210 Producer, Dead at 91

E. Duke Vincent, Emmy-winning producer of shows like Dynasty and Beverly Hills, 90210, dead. He was 91 years old.

Vincent died Feb. 10 at his home in Montecito, Calif., according to an obituary written by his wife, Pamela Hensley Vincent, for The Santa Barbara Independent.

“It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of my beloved and brilliant husband, E. Duke Vincent, legendary Blue Angel, Emmy Award-winning television producer and writer, and accomplished novelist,” the obituary began.

His death was also confirmed by the Blue Angels association with a post on Facebook.

E.Duke Vincent and Aaron Spelling with their loved ones.

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Before starting a career in the entertainment industry, Vincent pursued his dreams in aviation. He joined the US Navy after graduating from Seton Hall University and was a member of the Blue Angels in the 60-61 season.

He fell in love with television after shooting photo sequences for the NBC show of the same name (Blue angels) and resigned from the navy in 1962.

Along with writer Arnie Kane, he wrote and produced seven one-hour documentaries titled Man in space. He worked with Danny Thomas and Sheldon Leonard, executive producers The Dick Van Dyke Show, on Good morning worldand started getting more roles in television production.

After writing and producing television films Plume and Impostorhe met Aaron Spelling and the two began working together in 1978. years.

They have produced 43 series, incl Dynasty, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, The Colbys, HotelandVegas. As executive producers they worked on Enchanted and 7. heaven.

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E. Duke Vincent and Aaron Spelling.

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They have also created seven miniseries and 39 made-for-television movies, including an Emmy Award-winning And the band played on.

Vincent also used his writing skills to write four novels— Mafia summer, black Widow, Comicand The Camelot Conspiracy.

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“During his 40-year Hollywood career, Duke wrote or produced more than 2,300 hours of films and tapes, including 1,600 hours of prime time and over 750 hours of daytime television. His titles at retirement were executive producer and vice president of Spelling Television “, his wife wrote in his obituary.

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