George Heinemann

George Heinemann (9 December 1918 – 21 August 1996) was an American television producer.[1][2] He was a recipient of Peabody Award which he received for producing children-related programming in 1971.[3]

Career

In 1971, he received the Peabody Award.[1][4] He also received Emmy Award nominations; for NBC Children's Theatre in 1966 and Tut: The Boy King in 1978.[5]

Notable work
  • Ding Dong School[3]
  • Take a Giant Step
  • Watch Your Child/The Me Too Show

References
  1. Grimes, William (August 31, 1996). "George Heinemann, 78, the Creator of TV's 'Ding Dong School'". The New York Times.
  2. "CONTENTdm". dmr.bsu.edu.
  3. "GEORGE A. HEINEMANN, DEVELOPER OF CHILDREN'S TV PROGRAMS, DIES AT 78". Buffalo News.
  4. "Personal Award: George Heinemann".
  5. "George A. Heinemann". Television Academy.
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