His daughter-in-law echoes the sentiment. Talking with a visitor at home, Zindler says his wife gets mad at the money he spends on clothes because she doesnt get to buy any herself. June 10, 1977: Texas International Airlines flight attendant checks with passengers on board the plane before the plane takes-off for Dallas from Houston Intercontinental Airport. January 16, 1977: Houston police Lt. C.L. They are (L-R): Betty Friedan, Liz Carpenter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, former first lady Betty Ford, Elly Peterson, Jill Ruckelshaus, and Bella Abzug. Each case, while he is working on it, becomes in his mind the most important problem he has handled, and he will spend hours trying to convince newsmen that it should be written up and shared with the public. The other spin-off showcased places where Zindler preferred to dine, called "Where Marvin Likes to Eat". March 4, 1977: There's nothing like having a story read. In 1969, one hundred countries, along with the United States and the Soviet Union signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty (NPT). He should have been a lawman at 19, Gertrude says. When he returned, Zindler was gone, but he discovered that Zindler, like almost anyone else, doodles while using the phone. The only common theme running through stories Zindler gives to the media is Zindler. In the first spin-off, Marvin Zindler also rewarded restaurants for operating clean kitchens continuously with his "Blue Ribbon Awards," which was done in his final years with local beauty pageant contestants giving the envelopes of the winning restaurants to Zindler. He is known for Eyewitness News (1968) and Late Night with David Letterman (1982).. His tools are existing state laws, most on the books for years but seldom used in consumer cases, and an uncanny flair for publicity. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Some members of the district attorneys staff, men who must prosecute the cases Zindler files, despair at Zindlers zeal, which they feel is untempered with a good working knowledge of the law. The explosion killed all 259 people on board and another 11 on the ground. July 1, 1977: Dan Rather is handed a copy of his new book, "The Camera Never Blinks," at a book-signing event at Foley's in Houston. So the unfortunate lady went to the store, bought a refrigerator, and had it delivered to the gypsy. Linda Sue McFadden Zindler, 66, passed away August 7, 2015 after her second courageous battle with cancer. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. [citation needed], Two years before joining KTRK-TV, Zindler was assigned by the Sheriff and District Attorney to establish a Consumer Fraud Division with the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Marvin Zindler passes away after battle with cancer. It stays at home in a drawer while he carries a smaller, 9 mm gun. He now owns a chain of car dealerships in Maryland. As much as Zindler relishes his reputation as a dandy, it is likely he enjoys his duties as the consumers friend and protector even more. They looked like the lady might be wearing a wrap, Zindler says. Marvin walked the streets of Houston and traveled the world helping children. In the Tussey probe, he says, he had a gut instinct that the firm was illegal, though he didnt know what laws it was violating. Genealogy for Marvin Zindler (1921 - 2007) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. RELATED: People were confusing Zindler with the Men's Warehouse guy. Wed go on a date in high school and hed drop me off at 9:30 or 10. 2. It's worth nothing that his longtime station, KTRK-TV 13, is owned by the Disney Corporation. That was the third story. The results of all this fire and smoke so far are hard to measure. The son of a millionaire merchant and land owner, he parks his sheriffs car in bus zones because his county salary is not large enough to pay parking lot fees. I checked and he did have a son named Marvin Jr, whose age would have been right for him to have been in the 1960 Bellaire High school yearbook. We get very, very few complaints on grocery stores., Zindler says he does get a lot of complaints about merchants not backing up their warranties and guarantees. He married. The story, along with his trademark reporting style, was instrumental in Zindler signing an unprecedented lifetime contract with Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. and KTRK-TV in September 1988, which he honored. The phone jingles and Zindler springs into action. What you need to know, UH favored by wide margin to win NCAA tournament, per ESPN's BPI. He reported on his own heart surgery, gallbladder removal, prostate cancer and quintuple bypass and, of course, his many facelifts. a Houston was more prejudiced then. Mr. Zindler was an early consumer advocate and action reporter, campaigning against scams, medical abuses and unsanitary food conditions. Then he went into law enforcement, joining the Harris County Sheriffs Department in 1962, hunting fugitives and establishing the Consumer Fraud Division. "Houston deserves a good TV series and a couple of more movies," he said during a recent visit to here promote his latest film, "Last Flag Flying" starring Steve Carell and Bryan Cranston, opening Nov. 17 locally. A couple of days later, Zindler obtained a warrant for the mans arrest and, with his usual posse of television cameramen, went to the store to pick him up. [4] In 1950 Zindler became a reporter and cameraman for Southwest Film Production Company which produced the 6 p.m. news for KPRC-TV, but in 1954, he was fired by an executive who said he was "too ugly" to work in TV. April 1977: Shasta IV nuzzles UH president Philip Hoffman during welcoming ceremonies for the cougar Thursday. Bring on the Shiplap? Patricia Peterson, an. The consumer problems probably havent changed much here since we started up. Without him (Zindler), the investigation would have died somewhere along the way. We have estimated Marvin Zindler's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Television journalist Marvin Zindler in December 1972. RELATED: Check out what Zindler was wearing when he was a sheriff. The clippings at times do seem to be endless. The rally, sponsored by several gay and womens rights groups, began about 8 pm in the parking lot of The Depository, a bar at 401 McGowen and Bagby. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. August 1977: Dan Peters (in canoe) paddles in the front yard of a house he and Durwood Harmon rent in the Brownwood subdivision. A Right-wing Cabal Took Over Odessas Municipal Government. Because Im buying em, Zindler responds. Marvin Zindler. Zindler was also noted for his seventeen cosmetic surgeries, the first of which took place in 1954 after the KPRC-TV firing. On announcing his last illness on the air on July 5, Mr. Zindler said, I dont want anybody to feel sorry for me because Im almost 86 years old., Marvin Zindler, 85, Crusader in Whorehouse in Texas Case, Is Dead, https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/02/us/02zindler.html, Billy Smith II/Houston Chronicle, via Associated Press. I had to get on Marvin once or twice because it didnt look good for the prosecution of a case to have the TV cameras on the spot for the arrest. Two spin-off segments resulted from these reports: On Friday nights, Zindler also gave viewers additional good wishes just before his traditional sign-off: "Have a good weekend good golf, good tennis, or whatever makes you happy.". CreateSpace. Lee met with Reingold, as well as members of Zindler's family, and Marvin's papers become part of the school's Houston & Texas History Research Collection. Chip Gaines Bought Larry McMurtrys Historic Texas Bookstore. Zindler's Rat and Roach Reports were traditionally broadcast on Friday nights live during KTRK's 6 p.m. newscast and rebroadcast later during the station's 10 p.m. newscast. Marvin Zindler sits at his desk at KRTK Channel 13 studios on Feb. 9, 2006, in Houston. The drivers had been on strike since Nov. 24. It's filled with consumer complaints about area businesses that viewers wanted him to investigate on their behalf. Zindler tells the story this way: A gypsy fortune teller, visited by a woman, told the customer her family was infested with evil spirits and, for a price, the fortune teller would get rid of the spirits. The second best result is Marvin Duane Schindler age 80+ in Goddard, KS in the Goddard neighborhood. Marvin Zindler is 77 years old and was born on 03/03/1945. He had his own producer and cameraman as well as his own editing suite at KTRK. He is not particularly interested in obtaining a glossy string of convictions. Who were the people in Marvin's life? This section is to introduce Marvin Zindler with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. This particular evening Zindler is at home with his wife, Gertrude, Marvin Jr., one of his five children, and Marvin Jr.s wife, Carmen. Marvin's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Zindler family tree. Zindler was known for wearing makeup continually, loved cigars, and was a frequent golfer. Thanks to personalities like Coach Bum Phillips and quarterback Dan Pastorini, Houstonians still have warm memories of the time period. In July 1965, this pair of parakeets were all Deputy Sheriff Marvin Zindler got when he served a court order for a $487.43 judgment against a doctor. However, Gertrude was hesitant to leave Houston, and the plans were dropped. The radio job led to part time work as a TV cameraman and photographer for The Houston Press when that paper was in its glory days as the scandal sheet of Houston. (Photo Credit: Michael Hagerty / Houston Public Media), Marvin Zindler was an avid doodler, oftentimes drawing on his printed copies of his broadcast scripts. He wrote them in every way imaginable, in block letters, in script, big and small. Marvin Harold Zindler (August 10, 1921 - July 29, 2007) was a news reporter for television station KTRK-TV in Houston, Texas, United States. [14] They had five children together; Marvin Jr., Donny, Danny, Mark and Helen. They have moved all their furniture to the second floor of the house and plan to stay after high tides caused by Hurricane Anita were responsible for flooding in the sinking subdivision. He exposed a widely tolerated bawdyhouse known as the Chicken Ranch in La Grange. She was Methodist and I was Jewish, so we had to get married in a hotel., He joined the Marines but lasted only a month before they booted him out for flat feet. It was a whole page of Marvin Zindlers.. Let others know about your loved one's death. That was the second story. Marvin Zindler is shown at KTRK Channel 13 studios on Feb. 9, 2006, in Houston. They were the owners of a dog, Magic, a bichon fris. Other names that Marvin uses includes Marvin Harold Zindler, Marvin H Zindler, Marvin Zindlerjr, Marvin Zinder and Jrmarvin H Zindler. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT view all Marvin Zindler's Timeline. Mimi Swartz is a staff writer based in Houston. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. January 18, 1977: Commuters board HouTran's air-conditioned bus downtown on route 15 - Alabama via Richmond. Segments of "Boyhood" were shot in Houston but San Marcos, Austin, Big Bend, and Bastrop, played somewhat bigger roles. (Photo Credit: Michael Hagerty / Houston Public Media), Marvin Zindler's twirling baton, one of many items in the archives of the late Houston TV personality, which are now housed at the University of Houston. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. [3], At one point in the 1970s, Zindler considered running for Congress as a Republican, and the local GOP commissioned surveys that predicted he would win. November 5, 1977: University of Texas Longhorns running back Earl Campbell (20) crashes into Houston TV photographer, Buzz Webb, center, and Bevo, the Texas Longhorn mascot. His detractors, including some of the merchants whose pocketbooks and reputations have been crimped by Zindler, maintain he is a raving ogre, verging on paranoia, totally self-seeking and an egomaniac besides. Theyre really awful, his son says, chuckling. Consumerism is necessarily plagued to a certain extent by P. T. Barnums Law (Theres a sucker born every minute): For every shady operator shut down, at least two will probably take his place and find willing customers. After his recent fight with Jimmy Young, Foreman has become a born-again Christian and ordained minister. During Enrights trial, the defense attorney attacked Zindler for his role in the case. July 2, 1977: Marvin Zindler, Channel 13. Houston's really good idea Bus tour celebrates communities that forged a city. When Abe died in 1963, Marvin's inheritance was instead allocated to a trust for Zindler's children. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Marvin Zindler was born on August 10, 1921 in Houston, Texas, USA. sister. What schools or universities did Marvin attend? He searches both Houston papers daily for deceptive ads, and can pick them out easily because I wrote more phony ads than any of those people when I was in the clothing business., Just because a man wears a suit and tie and has a store doesnt make him different from anyone else in the eyes of the law, Zindler says. Ihr 16-jhriger Sohn AJ (Antonio Armstrong, Jr.) wurde wegen Mordes angeklagt. KTRK's longtime investigative reporter, Wayne Dolcefino, has described Zindler's eccentric behavior in the office, including loud phone conversations (which Dolcefino attributed to his poor hearing) and trademark zealous pursuit of reports. Brother: Abe Zindler, Jr. April 16, 1977: Start of Reeking Regatta canoe race at San Felipe bridge and Buffalo Bayou. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He has lost count of the number of formal complaints filed, but they probably approach a thousand. The rise of Marvin Zindler, NASA in transition, oil men making their bones, and sports heroes in their prime.'70's-era Houston is ripe for the cinematic world. The cause was pancreatic cancer, according to his station, KTRK-TV, an ABC affiliate. Houstonians began boarding buses downtown again Tuesday after striking bus drivers approved a contract with the management company that operates HouTran for the city. Linda Coffee Argued Roe v. Wade. After an exhaustive (and long) investigation it came to be believed that two individuals from Libya had planted the bomb. . Marvin's average age compared to other Zindler family members is unknown. The grand jury indicted several Tussey officials on charges of operating a lottery and, after subsequent actions in civil courts, Tussey closed its operations in Texas. Linda was born to Johnathan and Dorothy McFadden on September 28, 1948 in Port Arthur, Texas. Zindler himself complains that his staff and office space arent big enough. But most of all, Marvin was known for helping people in need. 16 men were critically burned when a "fog" of flammable gas escaped and exploded during testing of a unit at the refinery. This is a carousel. Filing a criminal charge does not guarantee any specific results. Zindler attended Pershing Middle School and Lamar High School in Houston before graduating from San Jacinto High School in Houston. February 15, 1977: Heights Christian Church, 1703 Heights Blvd., was built in 1927. Centered around Cooley commandeering an artificial heart in 1969, which DeBakey and Baylor balked at, it lasted for 40 years. "The Medical Center, that domed stadium, AstroTurf. The Top 50 Texas BBQ Joints: 2021 Edition, West Texans Are Learning What It Means to Live in Bear Country, Jimmy Carters Peanut-and-Egg Taco Made Quite the Impression on San Antonians. Rockets fans seen here gobbled up all home game tickets. Once inside the office, the din does not noticeably subside. These reports soon became famous for Zindler's enthusiastic reports of "sliiiiime in the ice machine! He would ask a man who had been in a wreck, Does it hurt? Her distinguished 35 years of teaching began in Houston, Fort Bend, and Alief ISDs. As Chron.com's Cary Darling pointed out this week, Linklater has filmed in Houston plenty over the years. He doesnt carry a grudge and either agrees with criticisms or turns them to his advantage. Only one criminal charge, a perjury indictment against an odometer repairman, resulted from the probe, but Harris County auto dealers resolved to ask the new legislature for criminal penalties for turning back mileage indicators. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. And they flock to him with continual tales of outrage, despair and woe: complainants in business suits from downtown office buildings, housewives in curlers and slippers, blacks and chicanos in worn garb. 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