Learning on ScreenRonald Hartley Waldman ("Ronnie")
Profile
- Born
- 13 May 1914
- Death
- 10 March 1978
- Dates
- 1953
- Role
- Presenter
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Career
Ronnie Waldman was a well-known actor and producer throughout the 1930s. In 1948, he became Assistant Head of Variety Productions at the BBC, and was the regular presenter of the ‘MONDAY NIGHT AT 8’ radio series.
He also presented two issues of the Gas Council cinemagazine, Behind the Scenes; Nos.2 and 3, in 1953.
In 1950, Waldman was made BBC Head of Light Entertainment, and was responsible for discovering Morecambe and Wise. He held several other senior posts in the BBC, and was also President of the Lord’s Taverners in 1966.
Ronald Waldman died of cancer in March 1978, aged 63.
He also presented two issues of the Gas Council cinemagazine, Behind the Scenes; Nos.2 and 3, in 1953.
In 1950, Waldman was made BBC Head of Light Entertainment, and was responsible for discovering Morecambe and Wise. He held several other senior posts in the BBC, and was also President of the Lord’s Taverners in 1966.
Ronald Waldman died of cancer in March 1978, aged 63.
Sources
NoS Number 352856; Behind the Scenes Number 2; Date released 1953: NoS Number 352853; Behind the Scenes Number 3; Date released 1953.
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