James Sheldon

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For the American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator, see James M. Sheldon. For the English footballer, see Jamie Sheldon.
James Sheldon
Born
Leonard James Schleifer
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina[2]
OccupationTelevision director
Years active1952–1986
Children2[3]

Leonard James Schleifer (November 12, 1920 – March 12, 2016) was an American television director.[4]

Sheldon directed for television programs including

Manhattan, New York from complications of cancer, at the age of 95.[5][6]

In an interview with novelist

Troy Donohue, and his friendships with Tony Randall and James Dean.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Gates, Anita (March 17, 2016). "James Sheldon, Director, Dies at 95; Career Reflected TV's Evolution". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (March 20, 2016). "James Sheldon, Prolific Director for Television, Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Cunningham, Todd (March 20, 2016). "James Sheldon, Pioneering and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 95". TheWrap. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Rettenmund, Matthew (July 9, 2020). "Late Director James Sheldon on James Dean and Affairs With Men". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Stedman, Alex (March 20, 2016). "James Sheldon, Prolific TV Director, Dies at 95". Variety. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  6. ^ Romano, Nick (March 20, 2016). "James Sheldon dead: Twilight Zone, MASH TV director dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  7. ^ Rettenmund, Matthew (9 July 2020). "Late Director James Sheldon on James Dean and Affairs With Men". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 March 2022.

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