Bob Finkel

Robert S. Finkel (March 25, 1918 – April 30, 2012) was an American producer and director. Finkel has notable credits on the TV shows

During his latter career, Finkel worked as a writer and producer for several specials for celebrities such as Elvis Presley,^[7][8] Bing Crosby,^[9] Wayne Newton^[10] and John Denver. During this same time period of the 1970s and 1980s, Finkel directed episodes of Barney Miller, The Bob Newhart Show and Circus of the Stars.^[11][12][13]

Finkel's last credit was as the director of the 1996

Personal life

Outside of his career as a director and producer, Finkel served as president of the Producers Guild of America from 1969 to 1971. In 1994, he became only the fourth PGA member honored with the Charles FitzSimons Lifetime Membership Award for his outstanding service to the Guild.^[6]

Finkel was also a member of the

Finkel also served on staff at the universities of UCLA and USC. He also taught seminars for the American Film Institute during the 1980s and 1990s.^[14]

Finkel was married once and had two daughters; Terry Lee Baldwin and Pamela Ann Lavaf. His wife Jane died on April 3, 1999, in Los Angeles at the age of 77. His daughter Pamela died on October 12, 2006, at the age of 53.^[15] Finkel's grandson, Drew Baldwin, is also a member of the Producers Guild.^[6]

Death

Finkel died on April 30, 2012, in his Beverly Hills, California, home due to age-related illnesses. He was 94. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Finkel and daughter Pamela Lavaf. Survivors included his daughter Terry Baldwin and other relatives.^[16]

Awards and nominations

Finkel has received several honors and awards in his life which include being the recipient of two