It's filled with consumer complaints about area businesses that viewers wanted him to investigate on their behalf. Did Marvin finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Bring on the Shiplap? 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He shares with the Federal Trade Commission a passion for bringing honesty to advertising, expecially where large, established businesses are concerned. As Chron.com's Cary Darling pointed out this week, Linklater has filmed in Houston plenty over the years. 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. 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. After serving in United States Marine Corp, Marvin joined the family's retail clothing business . June 16, 1977: Actress Liz Torres speaks at rally gathered to protest singer Anita Bryant's outspoken stand against gay rights. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Such polarities are inspired by a man as colorful and unpredictable as a pinball machine, a man driven to equal heights of pique and rage by a roofer defrauding a widow of her life savings or a drug store not stocking candy bars it advertised. Pictures show him in a sheriffs car, nattily dressed with a snap brim hat on his head and a box of cigars on the car seat. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Its free. "We came . Your subscription will be migrated over. Agris, Joseph (2002). What schools or universities did Marvin attend? 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. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston, , A signed photo of Marvin Zindler, longtime consumer affairs reporter for Houston's KTRK-TV 13. LA GRANGE, Texas (KTRK) -- Known to Hollywood as the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the La Grange Chicken Ranch made headlines after Channel 13's Marvin Zindler got it shut down after airing. The ruling stated that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students was unconstitutional thus paving the way for integration in schools. He is from USA. The station has stated that over 100,000 requests for help from Zindler were received yearly. His concern with appearance is not limited to attire. American football player (born 1985) Antonio Smith . She cant afford a lawyer and figures the consumer fraud division offers a way out of her jam. Taylor, Gary (2012). Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Oops! 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 tools are existing state laws, most on the books for years but seldom used in consumer cases, and an uncanny flair for publicity. (Photo Credit: Michael Hagerty / Houston Public Media). (Photo Credit: Michael Hagerty / Houston Public Media), Marvin Zindler was an avid doodler, oftentimes drawing on his printed copies of his broadcast scripts. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 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. They put me in an office next door to the mens room he says. 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. January 13, 1977: Fog shrouds the upper floors of the Exxon Building, formerly known as the Humble Building. Mario Williams. This is a carousel. Family (1) Spouse Niki Gale Devine ( 23 June 2003 - 29 July 2007) (his death) Gertrude Stella Kugler (1941 - 28 November 1997) (her death) (5 children) AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. becomes full Genealogy for Marvin Zindler (1921 - 2007) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Because Im buying em, Zindler responds. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Some persons are referred to other offices, such as the small claims courts. The results of all this fire and smoke so far are hard to measure. Sometimes, however, Zindler can spot an illegal operation where higher ranking law enforcement officials have seen none. 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. Love, service and dedication defined all parts of her life. His daughter-in-law echoes the sentiment. This special from 2007 honors his life, ABC13 career, and one-of-a-kind spirit. Deputy sheriff, TV star, he was everything to everyone. The flight had left Heathrow Airport in London less than an hour before, on its way to New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lindas memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center or Kingwood United Methodist Church. The elder Zindler was to make more than $1 million in a clothing store and land dealings and become mayor of the city of Bellaire. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Her distinguished 35 years of teaching began in Houston, Fort Bend, and Alief ISDs. In January 1976, Houston was the site of the first organized tattoo convention in the world, featuring world-renowned artist Lyle Tuttle, seen here. Early life [ edit] (He says he had the plastic surgery because he looked too Jewish. Visitors at the Rothko Chapel, seen here in 1977. Abe wanted his sons to inherit the store, a career course that Marvin was reluctant to take because of his father's sometimes angry behavior. The criminal charges he lodges include deceptive advertising, a misdemeanor, and theft by bailee, a felony. [3], Governor Dolph Briscoe closed the operation, only to have it open again after a few months. RELATED: Check out what Zindler was wearing when he was a sheriff. 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. But the name was Marvin Zindler and the photo showed him looking exactly like pics I've seen of City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Texas > Houston: Who remembers Marvin Zindler? We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day. The Plastic Surgeons of America honored Zindler for his openness and honesty in talking about his cosmetic surgeries and for the help he obtained for charity patients who desperately needed reconstructive surgery. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. I cant let them bother me, he says. Mickey Gilley, left, and Sherwood Cryer opened the Gilley's club in 1971. He had initially been a Democrat and a Lyndon B. Johnson supporter. He was previously married to Niki Gale Devine and Gertrude Stella Kugler. October 25, 1977: Prince Charles is greeted by Vicki Morgan who drove from Galveston to meet the Prince at Saks. [3] The last story filed was to help an American citizen obtain a Social Security card. KTRK-TV's own commissary was cited on one occasion. On January 1, 1973, Marvin Zindler joined KTRK, a station with a news program languishing in third place. They were the owners of a dog, Magic, a bichon fris. The manager drew a probated jail term. The contractor did one days work and never came back, even though she had already paid him half the price. 43 years ago: Marvin Zindler helped shut down Chicken Ranch brothel. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. I wouldnt have arrested them if they had buried the refrigerator, Zindler said. And he knows that its not a story unless someone is there to report it. 3 birth, 2 death, 5 marriage, 1 divorce, View It also served as the basis of the song "La Grange" by ZZ Top. The collections includes scripts, calendars, photographs, video archives, memorabilia, and more. The feud by Cooley and DeBakey was examined by Life magazine in 1970. brother. ', The same year he bought the first toupee, Zindler had his chin lifted and a nose job. sister. Zindler is considering running for public office. Reportedly, Flournoy waved the hairpiece in the air as if it were a prized enemy scalp and threw it in the street. Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey, housed in the archives at the University of Houston, University of Houston approves program to save students up to 60% on textbooks, Houston back at No. He brings almost unlimited energy and enthusiasm to his job. But What Is It? 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. Anyone can read what you share. WATCH LIVE. [1] He went on to John Tarleton Agricultural College (now Tarleton State University) in Stephenville, Texas. 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Theres no reason for a big store to advertise something for sale and then not have it. Zindler feels, though, that the big boys of business are pretty clean in their dealings with customers. A full-dress grand jury investigation of odometer rollbacks by car dealers. Marvin Zindler was a larger-than-life character in Houston. The other family members listen patiently and attentively, contributing details that he leaves out. The whole performance was repeated a few minutes later when a third TV crew arrived. MARVIN HAROLD ZINDLER, SR., a well-known and tenured broadcast journalist, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, the 29th of July 2007. During her time at Thomas Jefferson High School she served as secretary of the Red Hussars Drum and Bugle Corps, graduating in 1967. She spent the majority of her career in Humble ISD. [3], Zindler began his broadcasting career in 1943 as a part-time night radio disc jockey and spot news reporter at Houston radio station KATL (the current-day KMIC (1590)) while working for his family's clothing store. March 16, 1977: Dr. Denton Cooley, right, surgeon-in-chief of the Texas Heart Institute, accepts the 6,500 pound, nearly 7-foot-high sculpture titled "a symbol of excellence" from Ted McKinney of Stafford, a professional sculptor and former patient, at left, through the heart's opening. Mr. Zindler was an early consumer advocate and action reporter, campaigning against scams, medical abuses and unsanitary food conditions. April 29, 1977: Houston Rockets Moses Malone (21) dunks in game five of first round playoffs against the Washington Bullets at The Summit in Houston. A native Houstonian, Marvin was born on the 10th of August 1921 to the late Abe and Udith Mayer Zindler. November 30, 1977: Aerial of Rice Stadium at Rice University. ABC13 announced on July 5, 2007, that Marvin was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer that had also spread to his liver. Married: November 21, 1969 - July 14, 1975, Source(s): His investigative journalism, through which he mostly represented the city's elderly and working class, made him one of the city's most influential and well-known media personalities. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Maybe Mr. Zindler can help me. A young, attractive housewife contracted to have a new roof put on her house. Had it not been for his persistence, we would not have gotten them, Vela says. It is roomy and tastefully furnished in Middle-American, but it is a tract house, much like one an advertising manager or car repair company owner or roofing contractor might buy. In the late '70s, the Houston Oilers became heroes to the city through thick and thin. He owns three or four toupees, valued at about $300 apiece. In March 1980, Easter Seal roastee Red Adair, right, was the high bidder ($3,500) for a Houston Livestock Show turkey in "formal firefighter's atire" black tie and a red and white satin tuxedo. "I think that's a legacy he wants to leave with the community.". They waitas many as 80 a dayin a narrow, dark, noisy corridor. Texas Lege Watch: A House Republican Fights for Chicken Freedom, Running Into Fire: The Legacy of Jeff Blackburn, The Apache, the Irish Catholic Priest, and a 40-Year-Old Miscarriage of Justice, An Unforgettable Texas Tale of Envy, Embezzlement, and Fruitcake, How the Texas Rangers Became One of the Most Powerful Forces in the State, How Florence ButtNot Her SonLaunched the H-E-B Empire. 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. 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