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'''Lloyd Eugene Rigler''' (May 3, 1915{{spaced ndash}}December 7, 2003)<ref name=FamilySearch-SSDI-2003>{{cite web|title=Lloyd E Rigler – United States Social Security Death Index|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1DW-SNL|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003>{{cite news|last1=Saxon|first1=Wolfgang|title=Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/13/arts/lloyd-e-rigler-88-industrialist-backer-variety-arts-groups-across-us.html|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=13 December 2003}}</ref> was an American businessman and ]. As a businessman, he and a partner, Lawrence E. Deutsch, made ] a ].<ref name=Variety-Obit-2004>{{cite news|last1=Variety Staff|title=Lloyd E. Rigler|url=https://variety.com/2004/scene/people-news/lloyd-e-rigler-1117897672/|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=1 January 2004}}</ref> One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the ], a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the ]. '''Lloyd Eugene Rigler''' (May 3, 1915{{spaced ndash}}December 7, 2003)<ref name=FamilySearch-SSDI-2003>{{cite web| title=Lloyd E Rigler – United States Social Security Death Index| url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1DW-SNL| website=]| access-date=1 June 2015| url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003>{{cite news| last1=Saxon| first1=Wolfgang| title=Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S.| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/13/arts/lloyd-e-rigler-88-industrialist-backer-variety-arts-groups-across-us.html| access-date=1 June 2015| newspaper=]| date=13 December 2003| url-access=subscription}}</ref> was an American businessman and ]. As a businessman, he and a partner, Lawrence E. Deutsch, made ] a ].<ref name=Variety-Obit-2004>{{cite news| title=Lloyd E. Rigler| url=https://variety.com/2004/scene/people-news/lloyd-e-rigler-1117897672/| access-date=1 June 2015| work=]| date=1 January 2004}}</ref> One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the ], a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the ].


== Early life and education == == Early life and education ==
Rigler was born in ], ],<ref name=FamilySearch-NDCensus-1925>{{cite web|title=Loyd Rigler – North Dakota Census, 1925|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRM-1BC6|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref> to Frank and Jeannette Rigler,<ref name=FamilySearch-SDCensus-1925-image>{{cite web|title=North Dakota Census, 1925, McIntosh|url=https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-46482-10158-20?cc=2351024|website=]|publisher=]|accessdate=1 June 2015|page=157}}</ref> who ran a ] serving the farming community in the town of ] where the family lived.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/> He had five siblings.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003>{{cite news|last1=Rourke|first1=Mary|title=Obituaries Lloyd E. Rigler, 88; He Made Fortune on Meat Tenderizer|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2003/dec/12/local/me-rigler12|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=12 December 2003}}</ref> Rigler was born in ], ],<ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4Jj5hbl1ZK0C&q=%22Lloyd+Rigler%22+jewish&pg=PT106| first=Paul| last=Zollo| title=Hollywood Remembered: An Oral History of Its Golden Age| publisher=Cooper Square Press| date=October 22, 2002| isbn=978-0-8154-1239-7}}</ref><ref name=FamilySearch-NDCensus-1925>{{cite web| title=Loyd Rigler – North Dakota Census, 1925|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRM-1BC6| website=FamilySearch| access-date=1 June 2015| url-access=subscription}}</ref> to Frank and Jeannette Rigler,<ref name=FamilySearch-SDCensus-1925-image>{{cite web| title=North Dakota Census, 1925, McIntosh| url=https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-46482-10158-20?cc=2351024| via=FamilySearch| publisher=]| access-date=1 June 2015| page=157| url-access=subscription}}</ref> who ran a ] serving the farming community in the town of ], where the family lived.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/> He had five siblings.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003>{{cite news| last1=Rourke| first1=Mary| title=Obituaries Lloyd E. Rigler, 88; He Made Fortune on Meat Tenderizer| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-dec-12-me-rigler12-story.html| access-date=1 June 2015| newspaper=]| date=12 December 2003}}</ref>


As a young man, he moved to live with relatives in ], ], and worked to save money to attend the ], from which he graduated in 1939.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/> As a young man, he moved to live with relatives in ] and worked to save money to attend the ], from which he graduated in 1939.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/>


== Career == == Career ==
After graduating from college, Rigler moved to New York City to go into theater. To support himself, he worked as an interviewer for a marketing research agency and did the initial research for the ]. He later headed guest relations at ]'s exhibit introducing television at the ] in 1940. After the fair, he trained as an ] ] record promotion specialist – and Rigler came to Los Angeles a year later and became a Los Angeles salesman for ].<ref name=vision>{{cite web| title=Lloyd E. Rigler's Vision| url=http://www.classicartsshowcase.org/founders-profile/| website=]| access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
⚫ After graduating from college, Rigler moved to New York City and got a job in sales. During the 1940 World's Fair, he sold RC TVs. In 1942 during World War II, Rigler signed up for the U.S. Navy,<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> but due to the fact that he couldn't see well with his left eye, spent the war in ] instead of overseas.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995>{{cite news|last1=Isenberg|first1=Barbara|title=Performing Arts: A Satellite to Save the Arts : Lloyd Rigler decided to use his fortune to spread culture all over the hemisphere, 24 hours a day, for free. But can 'Madama Butterfly' and Astaire really compete with R.E.M. and Madonna?|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1995-07-16/entertainment/ca-24313_1_arts-showcase|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=16 July 1995}}</ref>

⚫ In 1942 during World War II, Rigler signed up for the U.S. Navy,<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> but due to the fact that he had poor vision in his left eye, spent the war in ], instead of overseas.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995>{{cite news| last1=Isenberg| first1=Barbara| title=Performing Arts: A Satellite to Save the Arts: Lloyd Rigler decided to use his fortune to spread culture all over the hemisphere, 24 hours a day, for free. But can 'Madama Butterfly' and Astaire really compete with R.E.M. and Madonna?| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-16-ca-24313-story.html| access-date=1 June 2015| newspaper=Los Angeles Times| date=16 July 1995}}</ref>


Lawrence E. Deutsch and Rigler met when Rigler worked in the food business and leased space from Deutsch. They went into business together in the mid-1940s.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> Lawrence E. Deutsch and Rigler met when Rigler worked in the food business and leased space from Deutsch. They went into business together in the mid-1940s.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 />


In 1948, he and Deutsch, who died 1977,<ref name=FamilySearch-CADeathIndex-1977>{{cite web|title=Lawrence E Deutsch – California Death Index|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPHB-VQY|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref> bought the Adolph's recipe and name from Adolph Rempp, a chef and restaurant owner in ], California. Later Adolph's became owned by ].<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/><ref name=ClassicArtsShowcase-Founders>{{cite web|title=Lloyd E. Rigler’s Vision|url=http://www.classicartsshowcase.org/founders-profile/|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref> In 1948, he and Deutsch, who died 1977,<ref name=FamilySearch-CADeathIndex-1977>{{cite web| title=Lawrence E Deutsch – California Death Index| url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPHB-VQY| website=FamilySearch| access-date=1 June 2015| url-access=subscription}}</ref> bought the Adolph's recipe and name from Adolph Rempp, a chef and restaurant owner in ], California. They later sold the Adolph's brand to ].<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/><ref name=vision/>


After the sale of their company, Deutsch and Rigler formed the Ledler Corporation, a venture capital firm.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995 /> After the sale of their company, Deutsch and Rigler formed the Ledler Corporation, a venture capital firm.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995/>


=== Philanthropy === === Philanthropy ===
When Rigler's partner, Deutsch, died in 1977, Rigler formed the philanthropic foundation called Lloyd E. Rigler-Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. When Rigler's partner, Deutsch, died in 1977, Rigler formed the philanthropic foundation called Lloyd E. Rigler–Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.


In May 1994, Rigler founded ],<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995 /> which was based on the idea that for people who didn't have the money to see art and culture live, this television channel would provide a 24/7 experience for free. Prior to his death, he had funded the program to operate through at least 2022.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/><ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> The signal of Classic Arts Showcase is not scrambled, so there is no authentication / access restriction. There are also no commercials.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995 /> In May 1994, Rigler founded ],<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995/> which was based on the idea that for people who didn't have the money to see art and culture live, this television channel would provide a 24/7 experience for free. Prior to his death, he had funded the program to operate through at least 2022; the channel stated in 2020 that the foundation still has enough money to run the channel through at least 2040 with no additional outside funding sources.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/><ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003/> The signal of Classic Arts Showcase is not scrambled, so there is no authentication / access restriction. There are also no commercials.<ref name=LATimes-CSC-1995 />


In 1999, Rigler founded American Association of Single People, which was focused on political rights for single people.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> In 1999, Rigler founded American Association of Single People, which was focused on political rights for single people.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003/>


Other philanthropic efforts:<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> Other philanthropic efforts:<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003/>
* 1980s: ] – when it was located at the ] * 1980s: ] – when it was located at the ]
* 1990s: ] – restoration * 1990s: ] – restoration
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* ] – Founding Donor * ] – Founding Donor
* ]: Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors * ]: Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors
*] - refurbishing <ref>{{cite news| url=http://artdaily.com/news/8252/Arts-Supporter-Lloyd-E--Rigler--88--Dies#.XZs65NXTWUk| title=Arts Supporter Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Dies| website=ArtDaily.com| access-date=2019-10-07}}</ref>
*]s- donations


== Death == == Death ==
Rigler died at his home in ], California.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/> The cause was cancer.<ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 /> Rigler died of cancer on December 7, 2003, at age 88, at his home in Los Angeles.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/><ref name=LATimes-Obit-2003 />


== See also == == See also ==
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American businessman and philanthropist
Lloyd E. Rigler
BornLloyd Eugene Rigler
(1915-05-03)May 3, 1915
Lehr, North Dakota, US
DiedDecember 7, 2003(2003-12-07) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California, US
Alma materUniversity of Illinois
Occupation(s)Businessman
Philanthropist

Lloyd Eugene Rigler (May 3, 1915 – December 7, 2003) was an American businessman and philanthropist. As a businessman, he and a partner, Lawrence E. Deutsch, made Adolph's Meat Tenderizer a national brand. One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the Classic Arts Showcase, a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the fine arts.

Early life and education

Rigler was born in Lehr, North Dakota, to Frank and Jeannette Rigler, who ran a general store serving the farming community in the town of Wishek, North Dakota, where the family lived. He had five siblings.

As a young man, he moved to live with relatives in Chicago and worked to save money to attend the University of Illinois, from which he graduated in 1939.

Career

After graduating from college, Rigler moved to New York City to go into theater. To support himself, he worked as an interviewer for a marketing research agency and did the initial research for the Waring Blender. He later headed guest relations at RCA's exhibit introducing television at the New York World's Fair in 1940. After the fair, he trained as an RCA Victor Red Seal record promotion specialist – and Rigler came to Los Angeles a year later and became a Los Angeles salesman for Decca Records.

In 1942 during World War II, Rigler signed up for the U.S. Navy, but due to the fact that he had poor vision in his left eye, spent the war in San Pedro, California, instead of overseas.

Lawrence E. Deutsch and Rigler met when Rigler worked in the food business and leased space from Deutsch. They went into business together in the mid-1940s.

In 1948, he and Deutsch, who died 1977, bought the Adolph's recipe and name from Adolph Rempp, a chef and restaurant owner in Santa Barbara, California. They later sold the Adolph's brand to Unilever.

After the sale of their company, Deutsch and Rigler formed the Ledler Corporation, a venture capital firm.

Philanthropy

When Rigler's partner, Deutsch, died in 1977, Rigler formed the philanthropic foundation called Lloyd E. Rigler–Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

In May 1994, Rigler founded Classic Arts Showcase, which was based on the idea that for people who didn't have the money to see art and culture live, this television channel would provide a 24/7 experience for free. Prior to his death, he had funded the program to operate through at least 2022; the channel stated in 2020 that the foundation still has enough money to run the channel through at least 2040 with no additional outside funding sources. The signal of Classic Arts Showcase is not scrambled, so there is no authentication / access restriction. There are also no commercials.

In 1999, Rigler founded American Association of Single People, which was focused on political rights for single people.

Other philanthropic efforts:

Death

Rigler died of cancer on December 7, 2003, at age 88, at his home in Los Angeles.

See also

References

  1. "Lloyd E Rigler – United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  2. ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (13 December 2003). "Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S.". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  3. "Lloyd E. Rigler". Variety. 1 January 2004. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  4. Zollo, Paul (October 22, 2002). Hollywood Remembered: An Oral History of Its Golden Age. Cooper Square Press. ISBN 978-0-8154-1239-7.
  5. "Loyd Rigler – North Dakota Census, 1925". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  6. "North Dakota Census, 1925, McIntosh". State Historical Society of North Dakota. p. 157. Retrieved 1 June 2015 – via FamilySearch.
  7. ^ Rourke, Mary (12 December 2003). "Obituaries Lloyd E. Rigler, 88; He Made Fortune on Meat Tenderizer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Lloyd E. Rigler's Vision". Classic Arts Showcase. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  9. ^ Isenberg, Barbara (16 July 1995). "Performing Arts: A Satellite to Save the Arts: Lloyd Rigler decided to use his fortune to spread culture all over the hemisphere, 24 hours a day, for free. But can 'Madama Butterfly' and Astaire really compete with R.E.M. and Madonna?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  10. "Lawrence E Deutsch – California Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  11. "Arts Supporter Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Dies". ArtDaily.com. Retrieved 2019-10-07.

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