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'''Theodore Jonas "Ted" Flicker''' (June 6, 1930 – September 12, 2014) was an American ], ], ] and ], ], ],<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=]|title=Danny Arnold, 70, Creator of 'Barney Miller'|date=August 22, 1995|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1995/08/22/obituaries/danny-arnold-70-creator-of-barney-miller.html}}</ref> ], ] and ]. '''Theodore Jonas Flicker''' (June 6, 1930 – September 12, 2014) was an American ], ], ] and ], ], ],<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=]|title=Danny Arnold, 70, Creator of 'Barney Miller'|date=August 22, 1995|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/08/22/obituaries/danny-arnold-70-creator-of-barney-miller.html}}</ref> ], ], and ].


==Early life== ==Early life==
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Born in 1930<ref name=filmref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/33/Ted-Flicker.html|title=Ted Flicker Biography (1930-)|publisher=filmreference.com|accessdate=2009-04-13}}</ref> at ],<ref name=filmref /> Flicker attended ] in ] from 1947 to 1949. From 1949 to 1951, he studied at ] in London, alongside fellow drama students ] and ]. Born in 1930 at ], Flicker attended ] in ] from 1947 to 1949. From 1949 to 1951, he studied at ] in London, alongside fellow drama students ] and ].


==Theatre career== ==Theatre career==
In 1954, he became a member of Chicago's ], America's first theater of improvisational comedy, a sub-genre he founded along with fellow comedy pioneer ]. Together, they set the form's official rules, which are still followed by contemporary humorists. Eventually, he worked as producer, director, and performer with the Compass Players in St. Louis. The company was such a success that he was able to raise money to establish the Crystal Palace Theater, then the only monthly repertory stage in the country. In 1954, he became a member of Chicago's ], America's first theater of ]. Eventually, he worked as producer, director, and performer with the ] in St. Louis. The company was such a success that he was able to raise money to establish the ], then the only monthly ] in the country.


In 1959 he wrote the book and directed the ] '']''. ] provided the lyrics, and ] the musical score. The only 'beat musical', it was the source of the standard tune "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most." The show was revived in 2006. In 1960, he established The Premise on New York's ] in a basement venue, where he cast performers such as ], ], ], ], and ]. The show eventually transferred to the Comedy Theatre in London's West End. A follow-up improvisational satire, ''],'' targeted racism and featured ], ], and ] In 1959, he wrote the book for and directed the ] '']''. ] provided the lyrics, and ] the musical score. The show was revived in 2006. In 1960, he established The Premise on New York's ] in a basement venue, where he initially appeared alongside ], ], and ].<ref>Tallmer, Jerry. . ''The Village Voice''. December 1, 1960. Retrieved 2015-04-02.</ref> Over the next few years, openings would be filled by performers such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ],<ref>Coleman, Janet. .''The Compass: The Improvisational Theatre that Revolutionized American Comedy''. Chicago, Il: University of Chicago Press. p. 264. {{ISBN|0-226-11345-0}}. Retrieved 2015-04-02.</ref> ], ], and ] (as Sandra Kaufman).<ref>. ''The Hagerstown Daily Mail''. June 4, 1966. Retrieved 2015-04-02.</ref> The show eventually transferred to the Comedy Theatre in London's West End. A follow-up improvisational satire, ''],'' targeted racism and featured ], ], and ]


==Film and television career== ==Film and television career==
Moving into motion pictures, Flicker directed and co-wrote (with Henry) the screenplay for his first film '']'' in 1964. As a filmmaker, he is probably best known for his political lampoon '']'' (1967) with ], although he cites '']'' (1978) among his personal favorites. Moving into motion pictures, Flicker directed and co-wrote (with Henry) the screenplay for his first film '']'' in 1964. As a filmmaker, he is probably best known for his political lampoon '']'' (1967) with ], although he cites '']'' (1978) among his personal favorites.


An occasional actor, he is the first victim in '']'' (1972), directed by Larry Hagman. He also rides at full gallop as Buffalo Bill Cody in '']'' (1981), debut-directed by cinematographer William A Fraker, who shot '']''. An occasional actor, he plays the first victim in '']'' (1972), directed by Larry Hagman. He also rides at full gallop as ] in '']'' (1981), the directorial debut of cinematographer ], who shot '']''.


As the writer of the pilot for the television series '']'' (1975),<ref name=NYT/> he became the show's co-owner, and also wrote and/or directed episodes of '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. Flicker also appeared as the Devil in a 1971 episode of ''Night Gallery'' he had written called ''Hell's Bells''. Flicker co-created the television series '']'' (1975).<ref name=NYT/> He also wrote and/or directed episodes of '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. Flicker appeared as the Devil in a 1971 episode of ''Night Gallery'' he wrote, called "Hell's Bells."


==Other ventures== ==Other ventures==
Flicker has written extensively on ] and how it applies to his own art, and is the author of the epic novel '']'', one of the first books to be marketed exclusively on the Internet. Flicker wrote extensively on ] and how it applies to his own art, and is the author of the epic novel '']'', one of the first books to be marketed exclusively on the Internet.


A documentary biopic screened in 2007 at the ]. Directed by David Ewing, '']'' had its world premiere at Santa Fe's Film Center on October 17, 2008. Among the interviewees are ] and ], as well as Henry and Darling. A documentary biopic screened in 2007 at the ]. Directed by David Ewing, '']'' had its world premiere at Santa Fe's Film Center on October 17, 2008. Among the interviewees are ] and ], as well as Henry and Darling.


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
His only marriage is to Barbara Joyce Perkins, whom he wed in a Los Angeles synagogue on September 30, 1966. The couple have resided in ] since 1986. Their northside home abuts a {{convert|4|acre|m2|adj=on}} sculpture garden displaying his own works as well as those of ], ], ], ], and others.{{cn|date=September 2014}} Flickers extensive sculpture collection can be viewed at tedflicker.com. His only marriage was to Barbara Joyce Perkins, whom he wed in a Los Angeles synagogue on September 30, 1966. The couple resided in ] from 1986. Their northside home abuts a {{convert|4|acre|ha|adj=on}} sculpture garden displaying his own works as well as those of ], ], ], ], and others.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}


On May 13, 1994, Flicker legally changed his name to Ted Flicker.{{cn|date=September 2014}} On May 13, 1994, Flicker legally changed his name to Ted Flicker.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}


Flicker died in his sleep in Sante Fe, New Mexico on September 12, 2014. He was 84.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/09/barney-miller-creator-dead-at-84-theodore-j-flicker-834168/|title=R.I.P. Theodore J. Flicker, Creator of ‘Barney Miller’|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref> Flicker died in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on the night of September 12, 2014. He was 84.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/barney-miller-creator-dead-at-84-theodore-j-flicker-834168/|title=R.I.P. Theodore J. Flicker, Creator of 'Barney Miller'|date=13 September 2014 |publisher=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref>


==Filmography== ==Filmography==
*'']'' (with ]) (1964) * '']'' (with ]) (1964)
*'']'' (1964) (TV) * '']'' (1966)
*'']'' (1964) (TV) * '']'' (1967)
*'']'' (1964) (TV) * '']'' (1970)
*'']'' (1965) (TV) * '']'' (1973) (TV)
*'']'' (1965) (TV) * '']'' (1977) (TV)
*'']'' (1965) (TV) * ''Last of the Good Guys'' (1978) (TV)
⚫ * '']'' (1978)
*'']'' (1965) (TV)
*'']'' (1966) * ''Where the Ladies Go'' (1980) (TV)
*'']'' (1967) * ''Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.'' (1981)
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==References== ==References==
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American dramatist
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Theodore J. Flicker
BornTheodore Jonas Flicker
(1930-06-06)June 6, 1930
Freehold Borough, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 12, 2014(2014-09-12) (aged 84)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Other names
  • Ted Flicker
  • Theodore Flicker
Occupations
  • Playwright
  • theatrical producer
  • director
  • actor
  • screenwriter
  • author
  • sculptor
SpouseBarbara Joyce Perkins (m. September 30, 1966; his death)
Websitewww.tedflicker.com

Theodore Jonas Flicker (June 6, 1930 – September 12, 2014) was an American playwright, theatrical producer, television and film director, actor, television writer, screenwriter, author, and sculptor.

Early life

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Born in 1930 at Freehold Borough, New Jersey, Flicker attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Tom's River, New Jersey from 1947 to 1949. From 1949 to 1951, he studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, alongside fellow drama students Joan Collins and Larry Hagman.

Theatre career

In 1954, he became a member of Chicago's Compass Theater, America's first theater of improvisational comedy. Eventually, he worked as producer, director, and performer with the Compass Players in St. Louis. The company was such a success that he was able to raise money to establish the Crystal Palace Theater, then the only monthly repertory stage in the country.

In 1959, he wrote the book for and directed the Broadway musical The Nervous Set. Fran Landesman provided the lyrics, and Tommy Wolf the musical score. The show was revived in 2006. In 1960, he established The Premise on New York's Bleecker Street in a basement venue, where he initially appeared alongside Tom Aldredge, George Segal, and Joan Darling. Over the next few years, openings would be filled by performers such as James Frawley, Buck Henry, Gene Hackman, Sandy Baron, Al Mancini, Garry Goodrow, George Furth, Cynthia Harris, Peter Bonerz, Mina Kolb, Michael Howard, and Sandra Seacat (as Sandra Kaufman). The show eventually transferred to the Comedy Theatre in London's West End. A follow-up improvisational satire, The Premise in Living Color, targeted racism and featured Godfrey Cambridge, Diana Sands, and Al Freeman Jr.

Film and television career

Moving into motion pictures, Flicker directed and co-wrote (with Henry) the screenplay for his first film The Troublemaker in 1964. As a filmmaker, he is probably best known for his political lampoon The President's Analyst (1967) with James Coburn, although he cites Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1978) among his personal favorites.

An occasional actor, he plays the first victim in Beware! The Blob! (1972), directed by Larry Hagman. He also rides at full gallop as Buffalo Bill Cody in The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981), the directorial debut of cinematographer William A. Fraker, who shot The President's Analyst.

Flicker co-created the television series Barney Miller (1975). He also wrote and/or directed episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Night Gallery, The Streets of San Francisco, and I Dream of Jeannie. Flicker appeared as the Devil in a 1971 episode of Night Gallery he wrote, called "Hell's Bells."

Other ventures

Flicker wrote extensively on expressionism and how it applies to his own art, and is the author of the epic novel The Good American, one of the first books to be marketed exclusively on the Internet.

A documentary biopic screened in 2007 at the Santa Fe Film Festival. Directed by David Ewing, Ted Flicker: A Life in Three Acts had its world premiere at Santa Fe's Film Center on October 17, 2008. Among the interviewees are George Segal and Tom Aldredge, as well as Henry and Darling.

Personal life

His only marriage was to Barbara Joyce Perkins, whom he wed in a Los Angeles synagogue on September 30, 1966. The couple resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico from 1986. Their northside home abuts a 4-acre (1.6 ha) sculpture garden displaying his own works as well as those of Allan Houser, Paul Moore, Tony Price, Michael Bergt, and others.

On May 13, 1994, Flicker legally changed his name to Ted Flicker.

Flicker died in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on the night of September 12, 2014. He was 84.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Danny Arnold, 70, Creator of 'Barney Miller'". The New York Times. August 22, 1995.
  2. Tallmer, Jerry. "Theatre: The Premise". The Village Voice. December 1, 1960. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  3. Coleman, Janet. "Aftershocks".The Compass: The Improvisational Theatre that Revolutionized American Comedy. Chicago, Il: University of Chicago Press. p. 264. ISBN 0-226-11345-0. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  4. "'Second City' Satirizes Marriage". The Hagerstown Daily Mail. June 4, 1966. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
  5. "R.I.P. Theodore J. Flicker, Creator of 'Barney Miller'". Deadline Hollywood. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-13.

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