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| == 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.<ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003/> | 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 ].<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> | ||
| 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 and got a job in sales. During the 1940 World's Fair, he sold RC TVs. During World War II, Rigler was in the U.S. Navy.<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 ], 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=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref> bought the Adolph's recipe and name from ], 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> | ||
| === Philanthropy === | === 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 ], 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 |
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| ⚫ | In May 1994, Rigler founded ], 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 /> | ||
| 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 | |||
| * ], Hollywood theaters | * ], Hollywood theaters | ||
| * ] - Founding Donor | * ] - Founding Donor | ||
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| Lloyd E. Rigler | |
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| Born | Lloyd Eugene Rigler (1915-05-03)May 3, 1915 Lehr, North Dakota US |
| Died | December 7, 2003(2003-12-07) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California US |
| Alma mater | University 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. He had five siblings.
As a young man, he moved to live with relatives in Chicago, Illinois, 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 and got a job in sales. During the 1940 World's Fair, he sold RC TVs. During World War II, Rigler was in the U.S. Navy.
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. Later Adolph's became owned by Unilever.
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.
In 1999, Rigler founded American Association of Single People, which was focused on political rights for single people.
Other philanthropic efforts:
- 1980s: Joffrey Ballet - when it was located at the Los Angeles Music Center
- 1990s: Egyptian Theatre - restoration
- American Cinematheque, Hollywood theaters
- Los Angeles Music Center - Founding Donor
- New York City Opera: Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors
Death
Rigler died at his home in Los Angeles, California. The cause was cancer.
See also
References
- "Lloyd E Rigler - United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ 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.
- Variety Staff (1 January 2004). "Lloyd E. Rigler". Variety. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- "Loyd Rigler - North Dakota Census, 1925". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- "North Dakota Census, 1925, McIntosh". FamilySearch. State Historical Society of North Dakota. p. 157. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ Rourke, Mary (12 December 2003). "Obituaries Lloyd E. Rigler, 88; He Made Fortune on Meat Tenderizer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- "Lawrence E Deutsch - California Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- "Lloyd E. Rigler's Vision". Classic Arts Showcase. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
External links
- Lloyd Rigler at IMDb
- Lloyd Eugene Rigler at Find a Grave
- Guide to the Rigler-Deutsch Index (ARS.0105) at Stanford University
- Activists from California
- American company founders
- American food industry businesspeople
- American manufacturing businesspeople
- American nonprofit executives
- Businesspeople from Chicago, Illinois
- Businesspeople from Los Angeles, California
- Businesspeople from North Dakota
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- Philanthropists from California
- 1915 births
- 2003 deaths
- People from Logan County, North Dakota
- People from McIntosh County, North Dakota
- Businesspeople from California
- University of Illinois alumni