This death notice appeared in The New York Times,
Sunday, 9 February 2003.
Steve Carlin was a television producer in the US and Italy,
and a record producer in the US.
February 9, 2003, Sunday
Deaths:
CARLIN, STEVE
CARLIN-Steve, 84. Died Tuesday, February 4, 2003 of the effects of
Alzheimer's. Born in Brooklyn, the son of Russian immigrants, Steve
was a brilliant, quiet, poetic man. His wife Peggy and his daughter
Melissa loved him dearly and mourn his loss. He is survived by his
brother Morty and his sisters Rose and Mabel.
A television pioneer, Steve was in the forefront of television since
its inception. Steve produced 19 television shows in the United States
and six in Europe, including a children's program entitled ''Rootie
Kazootie'', ''The $64,000 Question'' and ''Science All
Stars'' which
garnered an Emmy Nomination. ''Science All Stars'', was one of
Steve's
favorites; young people from 12 to 17 presented their scientific
achievements. President Kennedy encouraged the endeavor on the first
show, which also featured Colonel Chuck Jaeger, the first pilot to
break through the sound barrier.
In Italy, he created the first non-governmental TV show ''M'ama, Non
M'ama'' (Love Me, Love Me Not) which was Number 1 on Italian
Television for three years.
In addition to the television shows, he also produced children's
record albums for RCA Victor, featuring stars such as Joan Crawford,
Jimmy Stewart, Danny Kaye, et al. ''Rootie Kazootie'', a TV favorite
with children for several years, also became a series of Golden Books,
distributed throughout the U.S. and Europe. Steve also wrote a Comic
Strip, with artist Myron Waldman, entitled ''Happy the Humbug'' which
appeared every Sunday for about 5 years as a full color page in
newspapers all over the country.
His many, good friends in the U.S. and Europe will miss Steve's
understated humor, his wise observations and his devoted friendship.
His beloved wife of 56 years, Peggy and daughter Melissa, missed him
every day as Alzheimer's took him further and further away. They are
bereft. A Memorial Service will be planned later in the year.
Published: 02 - 09 - 2003 , Late Edition - Final , Section 1 , Column
1 , Page 43