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George Heinemann

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George Heinemann (9 December 1918 – 21 August 1996) was an American television producer.[1][2] He was a recipient of Peabody Award which he received for producing children-related programming in 1971.[3]

Career

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In 1971, he received the Peabody Award.[1][4] He also received Emmy Award nominations; for NBC Children's Theatre in 1966 and Tut: The Boy King in 1978.[5]

Notable work

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  • Ding Dong School[3]
  • Take a Giant Step
  • Watch Your Child/The Me Too Show

References

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  1. ^ a b Grimes, William (August 31, 1996). "George Heinemann, 78, the Creator of TV's 'Ding Dong School'". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "CONTENTdm". dmr.bsu.edu.
  3. ^ a b "GEORGE A. HEINEMANN, DEVELOPER OF CHILDREN'S TV PROGRAMS, DIES AT 78". Buffalo News. September 1996.
  4. ^ "Personal Award: George Heinemann".
  5. ^ "George A. Heinemann". Television Academy.