Alfred "Al" Masini, the producer who created a number of hit shows including Entertainment Tonight, Star Search, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Solid Gold, has died in Honolulu.
‘ET’ Creator Al Masini Dies At 80
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hollywood producer who created “Entertainment Tonight,””Star Search,””Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,””Solid Gold,” and numerous other TV shows has died in Honolulu. Alfred “Al” Masini was 80.
His publicist, Kristin Jackson, says Masini died Monday in the Hawaii city, where he has lived for years.
Masini is survived by his wife, Charlyn Honda Masini, and his sister Melba Marvinny.
In a statement to Hawaii News Now, Charlyn Honda Masini described her husband as a “humble, sweet, lovable person.” She added that he loved Hawaii and its people.
In a separate statement, actress and longtime friend Carol Burnett said she was very sorry to hear of Al Masini’s death. She called him a “talented producer and a fine man.”
Comments (3)
Ryan Gagliano says:
December 1, 2010 at 11:11 am
A true legend of the business and one of the people who was a giant in the 80’s as I was growing in my career. Al was a visionary in programming and sales and leaves a lasting imprint on the broadcasting landscape.This is a guy who will be TRULY missed !! Absolutely the real deal.
Rachel Barash says:
December 1, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I am surprised there are not more comments about Al. I didn’t know him well but worked with him through Telerep. Al was always a very well dressed man who loved ice cream, beautiful women and show biz. A lot of guys like Dave Allen (Petry) and Gary Scollard (MMT) tried to duplicate his success but never came close to giving as much as Al did to broadcasting. Today we need more broadcasters like Al was.
Gretchen Hofaker says:
January 27, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Very fortunate to have met Mr. Masini at his home in 2009. It is rare that one is placed in the environment of a legend and treated as a respectable guest. My condolences to his wife and sister.