Began career as an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission

Became motion-picture attorney for Paramount and Columbia film studios and the Ashley Famous talent agency

Feature debut as producer, "The Last Picture Show" after aquiring rights to the novel by Larry McMurty; film nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture

Wrote first screenplay, also produced, "Lovin' Molly"

Formed production company, Kings Road Entertainment

TV debut as executive producer of the celebrity game show "Rhyme and Reason"

First feature as executive producer, "Hollywood on Trial"

Executive produced first TV-movie, "The President's Mistress"

Founded production company King Road Entertainment