David Marmel, producer of 'Mrs. America' and 'Mrs. World' pageants, dies at 84
David Z. Marmel, who executive produced Mrs. America and Mrs. World pageants for television, died Sept. 1 of cancer at his home in La Quinta, California, a family spokesperson said. He was 84.
He also worked with John H. Johnson to launch the Black Achievement Awards, which he executive produced for 11 years starting with the inaugural edition in 1978. In 1977, he revived the Mrs. America pageant, which had taken place from 1938-68, and was its executive director and CEO. He also created the Mrs. World competition.
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