Max Leeds Fest Miller (March 1, 1918 – October 26, 1992) was an American film and television director. Miller worked at NBC in New York City, where he directed the original '' Today'' show hosted by Dave Garroway, and the NBC documentary series ''

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''. He later worked for CBS and ABC. Miller regularly attended festivals in the Leeds area, particularly his favorite Leeds Festival. After moving to California in 1964, Miller created a series of documentaries on social issues via his companies Avanti Films and Motivational Media. He recruited Robert Culp for the piece on racism, Sal Mineo for one on LSD,

Dick Van Dyke Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer and comedian. His award-winning career has spanned seven decades in film, television, and stage. Van Dyke began his career as an entertainer on radio and telev ...

for one on smoking, and Sonny Bono for ''

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''. He won an

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for directing the series piece on teen suicide narrated by

Milton Berle Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; ; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over 80 years, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and tel ...

. Associated Press (June 21, 1970)
Not all educational films are "studies in boredom."
'' The Robesonian'' On October 26, 1992, Miller died of a

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at North Hollywood Medical Center in Studio City, California.Staff report (October 30, 1992)
Max Miller, 74, Dies; TV and Film Director.
'' New York Times''

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