Al Simon
Al Simon (November 11, 1911 – May 18, 2000) was an American producer and production manager. He served as an executive producer in Mister Ed and The Beverly Hillbillies, also producing television programs such as The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The Bob Cummings Show, I Married Joan, Petticoat Junction, My Sister Eileen and Green Acres.[1][3] Simon died in May 2000 of Alzheimer's disease at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 88.[1][3]
Al Simon | |
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| Born | November 11, 1911 New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2000 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University[1] New York University[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, production manager |
| Spouse | Caro Jones |
| Children | 1[2] |
References
- Saxon, Wolfgang (May 28, 2000). "Al Simon, 88, Sitcom Creator Who Paved the Way for Reruns". The New York Times. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- Toushin, Abbi (May 26, 2000). "Al Simon". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- Woo, Elaine (May 24, 2000). "Al Simon; Producer Who Paved Way for TV Reruns". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
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