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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 6 I 3 Remembering Garry Marshall On July 19, 2016, DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement upon learning of the passing of Director Garry Marshall. "The loss today of Garry Marshall is deeply sad – for our industry, and for our Guild. Garry's gift for storytelling brought joy, laughter and an enormous, beating heart to every screen, large and small. When describing the type of stories he chose to tell, Garry once said: 'I try to find scripts of stories that kinda celebrate the human condition… let's talk about the tough world out there and the human spirit overcoming adversity.' And that indefatigable optimism came through in everything he touched. As the architect of some of the longest- running situation comedies in television history – from The Lucy Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show, to Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley, to Mork & Mindy and The Odd Couple – he's left an unforgettable mark on the medium, a blueprint that many have tried to replicate throughout the decades. That mark continued at the movies with Pretty Woman, Beaches, The Princess Diaries and New Year's Eve to name just a few of his many, many hits. The winner of too many industry awards to count, his legacy lingers in the echoing laughter in so many living rooms and theaters. "But the vision, joy and camaraderie Garry brought to life didn't stop behind the camera. He channeled his love for the craft of directing into serving our Guild – dedicating himself to protecting the creative rights of directors, as well as teaching newer generations of directors how hard-fought the DGA's journey has been, and the importance of carrying it forward. All the while, he kept us all smiling – no mean feat. It was an honor, and a delight, for all of us who had the pleasure of serving alongside of him. "Our hearts go out to his wife, Barbara, his sister, director Penny Marshall, his son, director Scott Marshall, his daughters, and all his family and loved ones." DGA Service: Marshall served on the DGA's National Board from 2007-2013 and had continuously served on the Western Directors Council since being first elected in 2001. See Marshall's DGA Visual History interview and more on www.dga.org. Garry Marshall (1934-2016) Annual Membership Information Update DGA Awards season is rapidly approaching, so to ensure the proper delivery of your Awards screeners, screening notices and all other Guild communications, you will soon receive an e-mail asking you to confirm that your address and mailing preferences are up-to-date. Follow the link on the email to login to the DGA Website and verify your information now so you won't miss a single screener! Or Review Your Contact Information in Three Easy Steps: 1. Log in to the DGA Website and click on the "Account Settings" link 2. Click the "Address Settings" tab to review your address and mailing preferences and to make changes if necessary. You may now also choose to share your address information with the DGA Health and Pension plans with the click of a button. 3. Also be sure to click on the "Overview" and "Profile" tabs to verify that all your other contact information on file is accurate (e.g., email address, agent, production center, credits, etc.) If you require login assistance or have any questions, please call the Web Support line at 310-289-2082 (Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific) or email dgawebsupport@dga.org. With fellow panelists Rob Reiner, Amy Heckerling and Shawn Levy at the DGA 75th Anniversary event Make 'Em Laugh: Game Changing Comedy Direction in 2011. With WSC members after addressing them on the topic "Is Gender Funny?" in 2009.