Edgar Scherick

Edgar Scherick
Born Edgar J. Scherick
(1924-10-16)October 16, 1924
New York City, New York
Died December 2, 2002(2002-12-02) (aged 78)
Los Angeles, California
Occupation Film producer, television producer
Spouse(s) Margaret Iwasaki
Carol Romann

Edgar J. Scherick (October 16, 1924 – December 2, 2002) was one of the most prolific producers of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures.[1]

Life and career

Scherick was born in New York City, the son of Jennie (née Friedman) and Jacob J. Scherick.[2]

Widely credited as a pioneer in network sports broadcasting, Scherick served as Vice President of Programming for the ABC Television Network, where he created the television program ABC's Wide World of Sports. He is also the producer or executive producer of 75 theatrical films, television movies, and mini-series.

Awards and nominations

Scherick's television body of work includes 6 Emmy nominations and one winning Emmy:

Also served as chair of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame beginning in 1988.

Select filmography

Some titles produced by Scherick include:

References

  1. ↑ Carter, Bill (December 7, 2002). "Edgar Scherick, 78, Producer For Television and Movies". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ Edgar J. Scherick Biography (1924–2002)
Business positions
Preceded by
Thomas W. Moore		 Vice President, Programs ABC
1963–1966 		Succeeded by
Leonard Goldberg

External links

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