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Howard Dietz
Howard Dietz was an influential American publicist, lyricist, and librettist, born on September 8, 1896, in New York City. He attended Columbia College and studied journalism at Columbia University. Dietz is best known for his long-term songwriting collaboration with composer Arthur Schwartz, with whom he worked on numerous Broadway revues, starting with "The Little Show" in 1929. Dietz and Schwartz were closely associated with the revue form of musical theatre.

In addition to his contributions to musical theatre, Dietz had a significant career in the film industry. He served as the publicist and director of advertising for Goldwyn Pictures, later MGM, where he is credited with creating the iconic Leo the Lion mascot and choosing the studio's slogan, "Ars Gratia Artis." In 1942, he became MGM's Vice President in Charge of Publicity, a position he held until his retirement in 1957.

Dietz's contributions extended beyond entertainment; he served in the US Navy during World War I and edited the Navy's magazine, "Navy Life." During World War II, he assisted the U.S. Treasury Department with War Bonds publicity and created stage shows for the Coast Guard with composer Vernon Duke.

Throughout his life, Dietz meticulously preserved documents related to his career and MGM's publicity campaigns. This extensive collection was donated to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts after his death, forming the library's largest archive on any individual or subject.

Dietz was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1972 and the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. He passed away on July 30, 1983, in New York City due to Parkinson's disease.
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