E. Duke Vincent

E. Duke Vincent (born Edward Ventimiglia, April 30, 1932 – February 10, 2024) was an American television producer. He was a former producing partner of Aaron Spelling and an executive at various Spelling production company entities. Vincent, a 1960–61 naval aviator who was a member of the famed Blue Angels flying team, had a 40-year career in television writing and production, involving 2300 hours of television.

Television series in which Vincent participated include Dynasty; Charmed; Melrose Place; Beverly Hills, 90210; 7th Heaven; Wanted; Vegas; Matt Houston; Charlie's Angels; The San Pedro Beach Bums; Sunset Beach; Savannah and many others. Since 2006, Vincent primarily was engaged in writing novels, which often involved the entertainment industry. His first novel, Mafia Summer, is a fictionalization of factual organized crime.

Vincent was educated at Seton Hall University, from which he received a B.A. in 1954. He latterly resided in Montecito, California, with his wife, actress Pamela Hensley. E. Duke Vincent died at home in Montecito on February 10, 2024, at the age of 91.

Filmography

 * The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977)
 * Vega$ (1978–1981)
 * Dynasty (1981–1989)
 * Matt Houston (1982–1985)
 * Hotel (1983–1988)
 * Life with Lucy (1986)
 * 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
 * Melrose Place (1992–1999)
 * Winnetka Road (1994)
 * Burke's Law (1994–1995)
 * Models Inc. (1994–1995)
 * Robin's Hoods (1994–1995)
 * Madman of the People (1994–1995)
 * University Hospital (1995)
 * Beverly Hills, 90210 (1995–2000)
 * Malibu Shores (1996)
 * Savannah (1996–1997)
 * 7th Heaven (1996–2006)
 * Sunset Beach (1997–1999)
 * Charmed (1998–2006)
 * Safe Harbor (1999)
 * Titans (2000–2001)
 * Kingpin (2003)
 * Clubhouse (2004–2005)
 * Summerland (2004–2005)
 * Wanted (2005)

Novels

 * Mafia Summer. Bloomsbury USA, 2006. ISBN 1-59691-113-1
 * Black Widow. Bloomsbury USA, 2007. ISBN 1-59691-390-8
 * The Strip. Bloomsbury USA, 2008. ISBN 1-59691-615-X
 * The Camelot Conspiracy: A Novel of the Kennedys, Castro and the CIA ISBN 1590206398