Biography

Samuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.

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View The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series
7.5
View American Experience
American Experience

American Experience

1988Series
6.6
View The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962Series
6.2
View Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

1968Series
6.7
View CHiPs
CHiPs

CHiPs

1977Series
6.8
View Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968Series
6.6
View No Substitute for Victory
No Substitute for Victory

No Substitute for Victory

1970Film
4.3
View Conspiracy?
Conspiracy?

Conspiracy?

2004Series
10.0
View Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys
Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys

Say Goodbye to the President: Marilyn and The Kennedys

1985Film0
View The Marilyn Files
The Marilyn Files

The Marilyn Files

1992Film0