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Dixon Dern, Longtime Entertainment Attorney, Dies at 97
Dixon Q. Dern, a pioneering entertainment lawyer who worked for CBS and Desilu among other companies, passed away at the age of 97. He was known for his work in syndicated sales and labor disputes.
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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 pr
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