Dixon Q. Dern, Influential Entertainment Attorney for CAA, CBS, Desilu, Dies at 97

Dixon Q. Dern, a highly influential entertainment lawyer who represented Desilu, CBS, and the Television Academy, and played a key role in the founding of CAA, has passed away at the age of 97. He leaves behind a significant legacy in the entertainment industry, often serving as an arbitrator for labor disputes.

21 Jul, 22:06 — 22 Jul, 02:22

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Dixon Q. Dern was a pivotal figure in shaping modern entertainment law through his work with major studios and influential clients. His career spanned decades, during which he was involved in significant business deals that influenced the structure and practices of the entertainment industry.

Key entitiesDixon Q. Dern CAA CBS Desilu United Artists TV Television Academy UPA Desi Arnaz

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varietyMostly Factual34d ago

Dixon Dern, Influential Entertainment Lawyer, Dies at 97

Dixon Q. Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law through many innovative business deals, died July 19. He was 97. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dern earned undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University. He came to Los Angeles as television was becoming a major force in the 1950s, representing major […]

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Dixon Q. Dern, Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Desilu and Helped Get CAA Off the Ground, Dies at 97

He also worked for the animation studio UPA, CBS and United Artists Television, and his clients included Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason and The Jackson 5.

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Dixon Dern Dies: Attorney For CAA, CBS, TV Academy & Desilu, Was 97

Dixon Q. Dern, the longtime entertainment attorney who worked at CBS, Desilu and United Artists TV; who represented clients such as Desi Arnaz and the Television Academy; who often served as an arbitrator for labor disputes; who helped incorporate CAA and who was a pioneer in syndicated sales and pre-financing for TV, died on July […]

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Dixon Q. Dern, Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Desilu and Helped Get CAA Off the Ground, Dies at 97

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Dixon Q. Dern, Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Desilu and Helped Get CAA Off the Ground, Dies at 97

Dixon Dern Dies: Attorney For CAA, CBS, TV Academy & Desilu, Was 97

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