Dwight Hemion
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| Born | Dwight Arlington Hemion Jr. March 14, 1926 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2008 (aged 81) Rectortown, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television director |
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| Children | 2 |
Dwight Arlington Hemion Jr. (March 14, 1926 – January 28, 2008) was an American
Career
Hemion began working in live television in
Hemion had a knack for balancing both visual and musical elements that made him a master of directing concert performance specials. He worked with such major stars as
Productions
Among the most memorable specials that Hemion produced and directed were: My Name Is Barbra (1965), Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music (1965), Peter Pan (a 1976 version with a new score, not to be confused with the musical starring Mary Martin), Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980), and Barbra Streisand: The Concert (1994). Along with producing partner Gary Smith, Hemion later branched out into producing large conventions, including the nomination conventions for the Democratic Party as well as the inaugural ceremonies for Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.[2] He is also credited as a executive producer for The Star Wars Holiday Special along with Smith.
Death
Hemion died of kidney failure in Rectortown, Virginia, at the age of 81.[3]
References
- ISSN 0042-2738.
- ^ Rourke, Mary (February 2, 2008). "TV director known for his musical specials". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Bernstein, Adam (January 31, 2008). "Dwight Hemion, 81; Producer Of Glamorous TV Specials". The Washington Post.
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