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144 CINEMONTAGE / Q4 2018 PASSAGES Mellon University. A talented clarinetist, he was always first chair. While at CMU Pat developed a love for film, earning an MFA. As an intern at WQED-TV Pittsburgh, Pat honed his editing skills by working on numerous national PBS projects, including Mr. Roger's Neighborhood (1968-2001). WQED is where Pat met the love of his life, Zilla Clinton. Pat's reputation as a film editor grew quickly. He teamed with George Romero and edited a number of the director's films, including Knightriders (1981) and Day of the Dead (1985). With his partners and longtime friends John Harrison and Dusty Nelson, Pat produced and edited the cult thriller Effects (1980). A member of the American Cinema Editors, Pat won an ACE Eddie Award for Best Edited Documentary Film for Looking for Richard (1996), directed by Al Pacino. During his career, he worked with such filmmakers and artists as Martin Scorsese, Johnny Depp, Rowdy Herrington and Michael Mann. Pat was remarkably creative, quick-witted and kind. He had an instinct for mentoring and advising young filmmakers. His passing will be felt by the many whose lives he touched — especially by his wife Zilla and his brother Tony. It was always Patsy and Zilla, Zilla and Patsy. She was by his side to the end. He will be missed. Pat is survived by his wife Zilla Clinton, his brother Anthony (Tony) Buba, sisters-in-law Ozzie Cowan and Jan McMannis, brother-in-law Joe Cowan, and nieces Kelly and Jody, as well as great nephews, cousins, countless friends and numerous godchildren who adored him. Those wishing to honor Pat's memory can send donations in his name to the ACLU or any animal shelter. Zilla Clinton THEODORE RICH, ACE PICTURE EDITOR DECEMBER 2, 1929 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Ted Rich, ACE, passed away from heart failure September 30. He was 88. Besides the legacy of the films and television shows he influenced, Rich leaves behind his son, Steven, a daughter-in- law, two grandchildren and the many filmmakers he touched. Rich was born in the Philippines on December 2, 1929 to an English father and French mother. He had one sister and four brothers. Before the outbreak of World War II, the family moved to Beverly Hills. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1948, Rich entered UCLA, majoring in Business Administration. In 1950, Rich married his high school sweetheart, Lois Pivar. His father-in-law, Maurice Pivar, was head of the editorial department at Universal Pictures, and he suggested that Rich try his hand at editing. Through Pivar, Rich met Dann Cahn, ACE, who brought him to Desilu Productions to assist Bud Molin on I Love Lucy. Molin taught him to edit. Rich moved up to edit on Desilu's Harrigan and Son and other such 1960s-'70s shows as I'm Dickens, He's Fenster; The Bill Dana Show; My Living Doll; The Wild Wild West; McMillan & Wife; My Favorite Martian; and Kolchak: The Night Stalker. Rich's business background came into play when he became the post-production supervisor on The Good Guys series on CBS. With his experience in editing and a strong business education, Rich was perfect to helm post-production departments; he understood budgets, personalities and how things worked in the film and television businesses. Rich was then a post-production manager at MTM Enterprises, when the studio made hits like Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere, Remington Steele, Lou Grant, WKRP in Cincinnati, The White Shadow, The Bob Newhart Show, Rhoda, Phyllis, The Tony Randall Show and, of course, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From MTM, Rich moved on to Lorimar, where, as head of the post-production department, he was responsible for the completion of such successful shows as Dallas, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest and The Waltons. When Lorimar was acquired by Warner Bros., Rich became head of the television post department until he retired. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dog Milo. In 2016, he received the ACE Career Achievement Award. Jack Tucker, ACE (Courtesy of American Cinema Editors) NICHOLAS V. KORDA SOUND EDITOR JANUARY 15, 1945 – OCTOBER 8, 2018 Nicholas Vincent Korda was born January 15, 1945 in Los Angeles. He was the second child of film director and producer Zoltan Korda and the actress Joan Gardner. He grew up in Beverly Hills with his older brother, David, whom he idolized. Nick's career began at Walt Disney Studios as an assistant picture editor on The Black Hole (1979). He became an ADR editor and supervisor, working on over 80 motion pictures, including E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Breakfast Club (1985), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and Letters From Iwo Jima (2006). Nick studied history at UC Berkeley in the late 1960s and met Nancy Ferguson after leaving college and moving to LA. They married and had two children, Sarah and Andrew. He adored them and was so proud of them. Nick's dry sense of humor and quick wit was legend. He never failed to see the ridiculous in just about everything, and felt it his job to point these things out — and all were thankful he did. His friends accepted and loved him for who he was. Although Nick was proud of his career, it did not define him. He was also a talented pianist. He returned to college to finish his degree in History. He was interested in art and gardening. But mostly, he wanted to spend as much time as