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In 1977, he approached [[Margret Rey]] about producing a television series based on Curious George, which led to the 1980 television show. Shalleck and Rey wrote more than 100 short episodes for the series. In addition, they collaborated on a number of children's books and [[audiobooks]]. (Some of these books list Rey as the author and Shalleck as the [[editing|editor]], while others reverse the credits.)
In his retirement, Shalleck created the company "Reading By GRAMPS" and visited local [[elementary schools]], bookstores, and other events to read books to children and promote literacy. However, he also experienced financial problems and was forced to supplement his income with part-time jobs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2008-02-07/news/cartoon-creator-s-grisly-murder/1 |title=Cartoon Creator's Grisly Murder |publisher=Miami New Times News |date=[[February 7]] [[2008]]}}</ref> He most recently worked as a bookseller for [[Borders Books]] in [[
On [[February 7]] [[2006]], a few days before the theatrical release of a ''Curious George'' motion picture, Shalleck's body was discovered, partially hidden, at his home in [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], a victim of a robbery/[[homicide]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.palmbeachpost.com/pbcsouth/content/local_news/epaper/2006/02/08/s1b_BBMURDER_0208.html |title=Man found dead in driveway |publisher=PalmBeachPost.com |author=Stephanie Slater |date=[[February 8]] [[2006]]}}</ref> His attackers were tracked down using the victim's phone records. They confessed to the crime.
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