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Michael Gray, Star of ‘Shazam!’ TV Series, Dies at 75

Michael Gray, the star of the 1970s “Shazam!” television series, died on Friday in Palm Desert from natural causes.

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Variety reports: Michael Gray, the star of the 1970s “Shazam!” television series, died on Friday in Palm Desert from natural causes.

Gray first got his break in television in 1972 when he was cast in NBC’s “The Little People” alongside Brian Keith and Shelly Fabares. Early in his career, he held several supporting roles.

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Michael Gray, TV Series, Palm Desert, NBC
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