Lew Klein, founder of Natpe and a broadcasting pioneer who helped create American Bandstand, has died. He was 91 and no cause of death was given.
Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan issued a statement on Klein’s passing:
“It is with the deepest regret that we inform you that Lew Klein, Natpe’s founder and guiding light, has passed away. Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe and was tireless in his work and support of both Natpe and the Natpe Foundation, which he founded and served as president until his passing.
“Our condolences go out to Janet, Lew’s wife, who was by his side for a lifetime and always present at Natpe events, and to Lew’s entire family. We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
Klein started his career in the 1950s in the programming department of Wfil (now Wpvi) in Philadelphia.
Natpe chairman Andy Kaplan issued a statement on Klein’s passing:
“It is with the deepest regret that we inform you that Lew Klein, Natpe’s founder and guiding light, has passed away. Lew was the soul and inspiration for Natpe and was tireless in his work and support of both Natpe and the Natpe Foundation, which he founded and served as president until his passing.
“Our condolences go out to Janet, Lew’s wife, who was by his side for a lifetime and always present at Natpe events, and to Lew’s entire family. We will dearly miss his wise counsel, smiling face and his class. He was one of a kind.”
Klein started his career in the 1950s in the programming department of Wfil (now Wpvi) in Philadelphia.
- 6/13/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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