Robert David Eatman, a longtime Pacific Palisades, California resident, died on September 24th, surrounded by family and friends, after a short illness. He was 65. A native of Wilmette, IL, he distinguished himself in two different careers. A gifted French horn player, Bob earned music scholarships first to University of Denver, and then to Indiana University. Bob worked internationally for four years as a professional musician, performing with prestigious music festivals in Aspen, Spoleto, and Montreux, and later working in Israel as a member of the Jerusalem Symphony. Returning to the United States, Bob worked his way through Chicago-Kent School of Law, and then joined the Chicago chapters of AFTRA, SAG, and AGMA as Assistant Executive Director, negotiating labor agreements for performers in television, radio, and the performing arts. Moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an executive in animation production, and then as a Business Affairs executive for Fox Broadcasting and Fox Kids Network. Bob founded his own talent agency, Robert Eatman Enterprises, Inc., in 1991. He represented many of the top talent in local and syndicated radio, and was considered by most to be the preeminent talent agent for radio performers. Bob cultivated a wide circle of friends and colleagues, and dedicated himself to his family, Jewish culture, and local community. Adored husband of Robin and father of Jonah, Justin and Noah. Dear son of the late Ruth and the late Leo Eatman. Cherished brother of Paula Eatman (Bruce Fischer), Ross Eatman (Paula Sharp), and Lisa Eatman (David Tenenbaum). Loving son-in-law of Robert and the late Ruth Mirvis. Devoted brother-in-law of Reid (Dina) Mirvis, Jeff Mirvis, and Pamela Mirvis. Proud uncle of Julie Fischer, Rebecca Fischer (Michael Grenetz), Julio Sharp-Wasserman, Rachel, Michael and Jessica Tenenbaum, Kyle (Karissa), Marvin, George, Emilie, Carley, and Sidney Mirvis. Special cousin to Harvey (Elizabeth) Waller and many others. A funeral service was held on September 28th. Charitable contributions may be made in Bob's name to Active Minds (www.activeminds.org), Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (www.jfsla.org) or to a charity of your choice.
Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Oct. 8, 2017Published in the Los Angeles Times from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2017
Obituaries Robert David Eatman July 26, 1952 - September 24, 2017 Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary 6001 W. Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 641-0707 or (800) 576-1994
Services will be Thursday in Los Angeles for Robert Eatman, a prominent broadcast talent agent whose clients included Mancow Muller, Opie and Anthony, Drex, Rover and other current and former Chicago radio personalities. Eatman died Sunday of cancer at 65. A Chicago native and graduate of Chicago Kent School of Law, he represented AFTRA, SAG and other performers unions before forming his own talent agency in 1991. “Bob took me from $70,000 a year when nobody else saw anything in me and made me one of the top radio personalities in America,” Muller recalled. “Eatman made the difference.”
BOB EATMAN, the longtime broadcast talent agent whose client roster included some of the radio industry's most familiar names, died SUNDAY (9/25) of cancer. He was 65.
EATMAN represented a wide range of radio morning hosts over the years, including OPIE AND ANTHONY, MANCOW MULLER, ROVER, DON GERONIMO, and THE REGULAR GUYS. He formed his agency in 1991 after practicing law in CHICAGO and then working with the AFTRA, SAG, and AGMA unions and FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY.
Robert Eatman Dies; Top Broadcasting Agent Was 65.
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Talent agent Robert Eatman passed away on Sunday at age 65 after a battle with cancer. Eatman represented some of the biggest names in the broadcast industry including Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia (Opie & Anthony), Mancow Muller, Don Geronimo, Shane “Rover” French, The Regular Guys, Ross Brittain, Drex, Jim Norton, Eric Bickel, Kidd Chris and many others.
Multiple tributes showed Eatman’s affect on his clients.
“I never went to bed thinking Bob wasn’t trustworthy,” Hughes posted on his Facebook page. “He truly cared about me, my family and his clients.”
“Bob took me from $70,000 a year when nobody else saw anything in me and made me one of the top radio personalities in America,” Muller told Chicago media reporter Robert Feder. “Eatman made the difference.”
“To the best agent (and friend) in the world, thanks so much for the past 18 years,” French tweeted. “You advised not just business, but in life.”
Prior to forming Robert Eatman Enterprises in 1991, Eatman, an attorney by trade, represented AFTRA, SAG and other talent unions. Services will be held this Thursday in Los Angeles.
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