Marty Callner, an Emmy-nominated director who pioneered the art of the network comedy special but whose legacy were a series of provocative music videos in the Eighties, died March 17 at the age ...

He then became a mainstay of MTV in its early days. By Richard Sandomir Marty Callner, a director of comedy specials who set the template for the genre at HBO in the 1970s before going on to make ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Marty Callner, the 12-time Emmy nominee who created HBO’s Hard Knocks and directed and/or produced music videos and TV specials featuring the likes of Cher ...

Marty Callner, director of dozens of classic MTV-era music videos as well as numerous comedy specials and creator of HBO‘s Hard Knocks, has peacefully passed away at his home in Malibu.

Marty Callner has died at the age of 78. The music video director sadly died at home on March 17. He gained fame for directing Aerosmith’s music videos, which featured actress Alicia Silverstone ...

Marty Callner, the renowned director of stand-up specials, music videos and concerts as well as the creator of HBO’s sports docuseries “Hard Knocks,” has died. He was 78. Through the years ...

Acclaimed music video director Marty Callner – who helped several of the ‘80s biggest rock bands break through to mainstream video success – died at the age of 78 on March 17. Hits Daily ...

Callner's family confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, adding that he died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. Silverstone left a gushing tribute on Instagram. 'Marty was truly one of a kind.

Alicia Silverstone posted a heartfelt tribute to her longtime mentor and friend, Marty Callner, following his death at age 78. In a post to her Instagram account, the Clueless star recalled her ...

Marty Callner, director of dozens of classic MTV-era music videos as well as numerous comedy specials and creator of HBO’s Hard Knocks, has peacefully passed away at his home in Malibu.