David Victor, born David Vikodetz, (August 22, 1910 – October 18, 1989) was an American producer and

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. He won an

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and was nominated for four more in the categories Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Single Program for his work on the television programs ''

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'', '' Marcus Welby, M.D.'' and also the television film ''Vanished''. Victor died in October 1989 of a

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, at the age of 79.

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