Who was David Yarnell?

David Yarnell was a producer known for his work on the film 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' and various early radio and TV series.

When did David Yarnell die?

David Yarnell died on January 28th at the age of 96.

What notable projects did David Yarnell produce?

David Yarnell produced the acclaimed film 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', the documentary series 'AFI 100 Years', and was involved in early radio shows like William F. Buckley's 'Firing Line'.

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Producer David Yarnell, Behind 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', Dies at 96

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Summary

Yarnell, a noted producer, passed away at his Los Angeles home.
He produced the acclaimed film 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' in 2018.
Yarnell had a diverse career spanning radio, TV, and documentaries.

Producer David Yarnell, Behind 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', Dies at 96

Veteran producer David Yarnell, whose credits include the acclaimed 2018 film 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', has died at 96. He passed away on January 28th at his Los Angeles residence.

Yarnell's career began in radio, where he directed programming for Channel 5 in New York. He was instrumental in creating William F. Buckley's 'Firing Line' radio show and produced early broadcasts of Muhammad Ali's boxing matches.

Transitioning to television, Yarnell held executive positions at Metromedia and RKO General. His production company, DY Productions, focused on documentaries and celebrated American cinema with series like 'AFI 100 Years'.