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- Birth nameHarold Cooper
- Hal Cooper was born on February 23, 1923 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Maude (1972), Allô Nelly bobo (1981) and The Astronauts (1982). He was married to Martha Salcido and Pat Meikle. He died on April 11, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
- SpousesMartha Salcido(1971 - 2010) (her death, 1 child)Pat Meikle(1944 - 1970) (2 children)
- Started in radio at the age of 9. He directed his first show at the age of 13 when the director became very ill 2 hours before the live broadcast. Before being taken to the hospital, the director said, "Let Hal direct it.".
- Prolific television director and executive producer of popular comedy shows in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.
- Hal and Pat Meikle married in 1944 while in college. They have two daughters, Bethami and Pamela. They later divorced.
- In 1971, Hal married Marta Lucille Salcido. In 1973, their son James was born.
- Hal had been a chain-smoker of cigarettes (up to 4 packs a day), until one night he had a horrible nightmare about his brother Paul (who had previously died of lung cancer). He woke up in a cold sweat and never picked-up another cigarette again.
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