Henry Siegel, TV Syndication Pioneer, Dies at 85

The Hollywood Reporter - Oct 14, 2026

During his 40-year career, he helped kickstart the MTV Video Music Awards and the ESPYs and was behind the anticipated 1987 TV special ‘Return to the Titanic.’

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