Began career as advertising executive

Resigned as senior TV vice president with Benton & Bowles to become president, Mirisch Rich TV

Executive produced first TV series, "Hey, Landlord"

Joined Leo Burnett Agency

Became president and co-owner of Lorimar Productions, Culver City CA

Served as executive producer on first TV movies, "The Homecoming" for Lorimar and "Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate" for Lee Rich Productions

Produced first feature, "The Sporting Club"

First film as executive producer, "Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?"

Named chairman and CEO, MGM/UA Communications Company

Signed three-year deal with Warner Bros., Setting up Lee Rich Productions there (date approximate)