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- Kirk Browning was born on March 28, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Great Performances (1971), American Playhouse (1980) and Turandot (1987). He was married to Barbara Gum. He died on February 10, 2008 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseBarbara Gum(? - February 10, 2008) (his death, 2 children)
- Children: sons David and Jeremy.
- Beginning in 1976, directed 185 broadcasts of "Live From Lincoln Center.".
- He directed live telecasts of the NBC Symphony led by the legendary Arturo Toscanini.
- He directed the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors", the first opera written for television.
- His 58-year career began as an NBC music librarian.
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