An incredibly prolific producer or executive producer of small screen fare, David L Wolper created the standard for TV documentaries in the 1960s, produced popular sitcoms in the 70s, and then went on to secure his place in history as the executive producer of miniseries such as the ground-breaking "Roots" (ABC, 1977) and "The Thorn Birds" (ABC, 1983). Boasting more than 145 Emmy nominations for his productions, as well an Oscar for the 1971 documentary about insect life "The Hellstrom Chronicle", Wolper is a celebrated TV icon, a mainstay of the industry who has run his own shop, but since