Morton Gottlieb(1921-2009)

Won Broadway's 1971 Tony Award as producer, with co-producers Helen Bonfils and Michael White, of Best Play winner "Sleuth." He was also Tony-nominated three other times: in 1967, as producer with Bonfils of Best Play nominee "The Killing of Sister George;" in 1969, as producer, again with Bonfils, of Best Play nominee "Lovers;" and in 1975 as lone producer of Best Play nominee "Same Time, Next Year."

The Broadway theater is the only place in the world where the easiest way to break in is by starting at the top.. you don't need experience, you don't need a license, you don't need money. All you need is chutzpah. You call all the agents and say "Here I am -- a producer!"