First film as producer, "Serpico"; first collaboration with Al Pacino

Produced "The Seduction of Joe Tynan"; first collaboration with actor-screenwriter Alan Alda

Produced a failed pilot for CBS, "S*H*E"

Produced "The Four Seasons"; the feature directorial debut of Alan Alda

Executive produced with Alan Alda, "The Four Seasons" for CBS-TV, a short-lived sitcom based on their popular feature

Formed M&M Productions with actor Michael Caine

Formed a $200 million five-year distribution deal with Universal and Capella films

Signed a $200 million deal with Deyhle/Baer for a minimum of four films per year over a two and one-half year period