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Legendary TV Producer Jeff Margolis Dies at 78

5/24/2025

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Jeff Margolis, a legendary TV producer and director, has passed away at 78 in Nashville, Tennessee. Renowned for his work on the Oscars and Emmys, he shaped the Screen Actors Guild Awards for 16 years. With two Directors Guild Awards and multiple Emmys to his name, he leaves a legacy of creativity, along with three children and two grandchildren.

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Jeff Margolis, a legendary TV producer and director, has passed away at 78 in Nashville, Tennessee. Renowned for his work on the Oscars and Emmys, he shaped the Screen Actors Guild Awards for 16 years. With two Directors Guild Awards and multiple Emmys to his name, he leaves a legacy of creativity, along with three children and two grandchildren.