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Helen Kushnick was an American talent manager and television producer. She was best known for her work as the manager of comedian Jay Leno and as the executive producer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She was born in Harlem, New York, and began her career in the entertainment industry in the late 1960s. She worked as a talent coordinator for The Merv Griffin Show and later as a talent coordinator for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. In 1992, she became the manager of Jay Leno and was instrumental in his successful transition to The Tonight Show. She was also the executive producer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from 1992 to 1998. She died in Los Angeles in 1995 at the age of 48.

Popular As Helen Anna Gorman
Occupation producer,miscellaneous
Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 18 August, 1946
Birthday 18 August
Birthplace Harlem, New York, USA
Date of death 28 August, 1996
Died Place Manhattan, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Helen Kushnick's Husband?

Her husband is Jerrold Howard Kushnick (17 March 1979 - 22 July 1989) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Husband Jerrold Howard Kushnick (17 March 1979 - 22 July 1989) ( his death) ( 2 children)
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Helen Kushnick Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Helen Kushnick worth at the age of 50 years old? Helen Kushnick’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. She is from United States. We have estimated Helen Kushnick's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Producer

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1996

Is portrayed by Kathy Bates in The Late Shift (1996)

1992

Refused to be interviewed by NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw unless the network canceled coverage of the 1992 Republican Convention. When the Convention went overlong with Ronald Reagan's speech, she cancelled the live show, forcing NBC to run a previously aired, taped show.

1980

The couple had twins, Samuel Jared and Sara Rose, on August 19, 1980. Samuel became infected with the virus that causes AIDS during a blood transfusion and died at age 3 in 1983. Ms. Kushnick became a campaigner in the fight against the disease.

1979

In 1979 Jay had his first national TV show with HBO, following that, in 1985, his first NBC special: "Jay Leno and the American Dream". She was instrumental in forming the now-famous "who-will-replace-Carson" feud, pitting Leno vs Letterman for the coveted spot. Not an easy person to work with, she often came to blows with agents, networks, and local haunchos (i. e. Mitzi Shore of the Comedy Store) reinforcing her reputation as the show-biz version of Leona Helmsley. Her clients however, caught in middle of countless useless pissing contests, began to jump ship, Leno being the last to leave.

1970

Helen Gorman's first job in Los Angeles was with the talent agency ICM in the early 1970s where she met her future husband Jerrold Kushnick, then manager of Jimmie Walker ("Good Times") and Ben Vereen, among others. Helen left ICM to join Jerrold in forming General Management Corporation. Under their management, they guided the career of Jay Leno (a struggling stand-up comic in the beginning), and numerous other producers, comics, writers, and comic-writers: (April Kelly, George Geiger, Wayne Kline, Gene Wojohowski, Jim Belushi). While Jerry guided Jimmie Walker's career, it was Jay to whom Helen was most devoted, booking him in every college tour, stand-up club, and Vegas opening that would have him.

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