Robert Jani
Robert Jani (May 25, 1934 – August 7, 1989) was an American event producer who specialized in spectaculars. He is most recognized for his affiliation with the
Early years
Jani was born in Los Angeles in 1934.[2] He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications and Stage Production and Design.[2] He was 21 when he first joined the Disney organization as the head of the newly created Guest Relations Department at Disneyland in 1955.[4]
Early career
He became Director of Special Events for his alma mater USC after working as the Entertainment Director for the
Disney legacy
In 1961, Jani formed Pacific Pageants, his own private event company. However, by 1967 he rejoined the Disney Organization as Director of Entertainment,
Later career
Bob Jani produced the Richard Nixon Washington D.C. 4 July Inaugural "Honor America Day" in 1976. Bob had his Disneyland Entertainment designer
In 1978, he formed Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. and left Disney.[11] Through his own production company, he revitalized Radio City Music Hall's "Magnificent Christmas Spectacular." From 1979 to 1982, he was in charge of all live stage productions and reestablished this New York City landmark from its decade of decline as "The Showplace of the Nation."[3]
Among the other spectacular undertakings he produced in the 5,882-seat theater were America, which had a 27-week record run, and Encore and Manhattan Showboat, which received critical and public acclaim.[12]
Jani created the master plan for the opening and closing ceremonies of the
Death
Robert Jani died in August 1989 at his
References
- ^ a b Folkart, Burt A. (9 August 1989). "Robert F. Jani, 55; Noted Producer of Spectaculars". Los Angeles Times.
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- ^ SHEPARD, RICHARD F. (August 8, 1989). "Robert F. Jani, 54, a Producer". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 July 2012.