Rigler Opened Up the Arts for Many

Re “Lloyd E. Rigler, 88; He Made Fortune on Meat Tenderizer,” obituary, Dec. 12: I was saddened to read of Lloyd Rigler’s passing. Lloyd was very outspoken on things he was passionate about, and he put his financial support into those areas as well. One such area was support of access for the hearing-impaired, which included Lloyd himself. He provided funding for public television station KCET to have its own facility and staff for closed captioning of local programming. He also provided the funds for KCET’s first stereo transmitter system, feeling that this not only enhanced the experience of classical music for all but that it would help many with hearing impairments.

Finally, those unfamiliar with Classic Arts Showcase, the TV channel that Lloyd established, should look at the cable listings in their area.

Bob Abrahams

Los Angeles