Amos Ettinger
Israeli radio and television presenter (1937–2023)
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עמוס אטינגר
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Ettinger in 2006
Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine
Amos Ettinger (Hebrew: עמוס אטינגר; 15 September 1937 – 6 December 2023) was an Israeli songwriter, screenwriter and radio broadcaster, widely known as the host of This Is Your Life from its debut as a radio show (1966–1972) and prominently as its television presenter (1972–2000).[1]
Biography
Ettinger began working in Kol Yisrael in 1959 and was best known for hosting "This is Your Life", from its radio debut and later as its sole host and interviewer on television for three decades.[2]
Ettinger wrote dozens of popular Israeli songs.[3] Among his best known songs are Sharm El Sheikh, the musical Kazablan and the Golani Brigade's official anthem.[4]
Ettinger died on 6 December 2023, at the age of 86.[5]
References
- ^ "מגיש הטלוויזיה עמוס אטינגר ("חיים שכאלה") הלך לעולמו בגיל 86" (in Hebrew). Ynet. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "מגיש התוכנית המיתולוגית "חיים שכאלה" עמוס אטינגר הלך לעולמו בגיל 86" (in Hebrew). Maariv. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ שירים שנכתבו ע"י עמוס אטינגר (in Hebrew)
- ^ "הלך לעולמו המגיש והפזמונאי עמוס אטינגר" (in Hebrew). Israel Hayom. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ ""אמן בנשמתו, איש מלא חיים ותרבות": עמוס אטינגר הובא למנוחות" (in Hebrew). Ynet. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.