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PIKE, James A. : b. Boston, MA Aug 15, 1922, d. Jan 4, 2012 e. Boston University, US Army World War II, Film Director, WNAC-TV, Boston, MA. Vice President RKO General. Movie Producer: Feelin’ Good, Demo Derby. Founded Pike Productions in 1958. Produced TV Commercials for national clients including Ford Motor Co., Silly Putty, Hasbro. Produced special sales films for companies that included Gillette, Raytheon, AT&T, Perini Corp, Boston Patriots. Produced political films for major candidates including Pres. John F. Kennedy; Sen. Edward Kennedy; Gov. John Volpe, MA.; Gov. Endicott Peabody, MA.; Sen. Leverett Saltonstall, MA.; Mayor Kevin White, Boston. Company designed, produced, and distributed special trailers for exhibitors in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Member Variety Club of New England. Presidential Citation, Variety Club International. Thomas A. Yawkey Memorial Award, Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Cancer Institute. |