Ely Landau, Award-Winning Film Producer

LOS ANGELES - Ely A. Landau, an award-winning television and film producer whose credits include the Katharine Hepburn film "Long Day's Journey into Night," died of complications following a stroke. He was 73.

Mr. Landau died Thursday at Midway Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for about a week, said family friend Martin Roberts.

The New York City native served in the Air Force during World War II before entering the entertainment industry.

In 1953, he organized National Telefilm Associates, a TV film distribution company that launched the series "Play of the Week." Mr. Landau won a Peabody Award as producer of the show that adapted theatrical productions for TV.

In the 1960s, Mr. Landau began producing feature films. He made "Long Day's Journey into Night" in 1962 and "The Madwoman of Chaillot" in 1969.

He also co-produced "The Greek Tycoon," the 1978 film based on the relationship between Aristotle Onassis and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Mr. Landau is survived by his wife Edie; daughters Kathy and Tina; sons Jon, Les and Neil; three sisters and five grandchildren.