Born in Philadelphia, Edward Warhoftig, better known as “Broadway Eddie,” opened a record store at Broadway and Mickle Street in 1966. Remaining in the city when many other merchants left, Broadway Eddie and his stores, which included a men’s wear and dollar store, became a Camden institution during his 38 years in business there.
A friend and business associate of Philadelphia radio personality Jerry Blavat, Warhoftig also worked as a record promoter and producer at Philadelphia International Records, owned by Camden native Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble. In 1977, he co-produced the MFSB band’s recording of “K-Jee,” which was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Saturday Night Fever. The soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978 and has sold more than 15 million copies.
Broadway Eddie Warhoftig died on Saturday, July 5, 2003, at the age of 69.
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