David Weitzner , a Hollywood marketing executive who steered or helped oversee major campaigns for such films as Star Wars , E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial , Fast Times At Ridgemont High and many others, died at his home in Calabasas, California, on September 1 following a short illness. He was 86.

His death was announced today by the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where Weitzner was the former Mark Burnett Endowed Chair of the school’s Summer Program. A spokesperson indicated he was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

Raised in New York City, Weitzner began his entertainment career at Grey Advertising there, rising to VP and General Manager of the Entertainment Division and overseeing the Warner Brothers and ABC Pictures accounts.

During

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