He was more than a producer. More than a manager. His name seemed to be ubiquitous on the television. He was the force behind many beloved programs, including (but not necessarily limited to):
- Saturday Night Live
- The Sopranos
- NewsRadio
- Just Shoot Me
- It’s Garry Shandling’s Show
- ALF
He also was instrumental in helping a number of unknown actors become A-list stars. Those who owe their careers to this great man include:
- Brad Pitt
- The Late John Belushi
- Lorne Michaels
- Muppet Master Jim Henson
- Peter “Colombo” Falk
- Geena Davis
- Norm Crosby
- George Wendt
- Richard Dreyfus
And, if that ain’t enough, Brillstein produced movies including The Cable Guy, Happy Gilmore, The Blues Brothers, both Ghost Busters.
He will be missed...
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