Merrill Heatter

Merrill Gabriel Heatter (December 16, 1925 – October 8, 2017) was an American television producer and writer. He was best known for his collaboration with writer Bob Quigley for over 20 years and the formation of their production company Heatter-Quigley Productions in 1960. The company was responsible for the game shows Hollywood Squares and Gambit and the animated television series Wacky Races.

Merrill Heatter
Born
Merrill Gabriel Heatter

(1925-12-16)December 16, 1925
DiedOctober 8, 2017(2017-10-08) (aged 91)
Occupations
  • Producer
  • writer
Years active1947–2009
Spouse
(m. 1964; died 2011)
Children2
RelativesGabriel Heatter (uncle)
Maida Heatter (cousin)

He also formed Merrill Heatter Productions in 1980, which is responsible for the Gambit-based show Catch 21.

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