Al Simon | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1911-11-11)November 11, 1911 New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2000(2000-05-18) (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University[1] New York University[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, production manager |
| Spouse | Caro Jones |
| Children | 1[2] |
Al Simon (November 11, 1911 – May 18, 2000) was an Americanproducer andproduction manager.
Al Simon earned a degree in English literature atColumbia University in 1932, then earned a law degree fromNew York University. He wrote articles forCollier's andCosmopolitan. He was publicity director ofWHN radio in New York City, then served in the US Army in World War II.[3]
Simon entered television in 1946, working on theThis is Your Life television series andThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
He served as anexecutive producer inMister Ed and also producing television programs such asThe Jack Benny Program,I Love Lucy,The Bob Cummings Show,I Married Joan, andMy Sister Eileen.[1][4]
In 1960 Simon became president ofFilmways that made such shows asThe Beverly Hillbillies,Petticoat Junction andGreen Acres.
Simon died in May 2000 ofAlzheimer's disease at theCedars-Sinai Medical Center inBeverly Hills, California, at the age of 88.[1][4]
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