David Weitzner, a marketing executive known throughout Hollywood for his campaign work dozens of films including “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “This Is Spinal Tap” and “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” died on Sept 1 in Calabasas. He was 86.
Born and raised in New York City, Weitzner began his entertainment marketing career at Grey Advertising, where he became VP and general manager of the company’s entertainment division. During his tenure at Grey Advertising, Weitzner oversaw the ABC Pictures and Warner Brothers accounts.
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