Graham Bensinger

Graham Bensinger

The madness of Paramount: Barry Diller a movie chairman at age 32

Mar 15, 2026 · 0:03:20

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Diller initially refused multiple job offers from Charlie Bluhdorn.
Paramount's success with 'Saturday Night Fever' vindicated Bluhdorn's risk.
He became chairman of Paramount Pictures at age 32.

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