Marty Callner Dies: Creator Of ‘Hard Knocks,’ Director Of Groundbreaking HBO Comedy Specials & Dozens Of Classic Music Videos Was 78
deadline.comMarty 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.
He died on March 17 of natural causes and surrounded by loved ones, according to his son, Jazz. He was 78. Callner is a 12-time Emmy nominee and two-time CableACE Award winner.
He has also been nominated for three DGA Awards and one MTV Music Video Award. His career as a director of music videos started with Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Going to Take it,” followed by Pat Benatar’s “We Belong,” both of which saw near-constant play on MTV in their heyday.
What followed were hundreds more, including Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time,” a slew of Aerosmith hits including “Cryin’,” “Crazy”, “Amazing,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Dude Looks Like A Lady” and “Love in an Elevator.” Others of note include Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again,” Poison’s “Every Rose Has a Thorn” and Stevie Knicks’ “Stand Back.” He also worked with Bon Jovi, Britney Spears, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Kiss, Scorpions, The Bangles and ZZ Top.
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