George Schlatter(I)
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Throughout his long and successful career as a producer, director and
writer, George Schlatter has been responsible for hundreds of hours of
television series and specials. He changed the face of television when
he created and produced such breakthrough series as Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967) and
Real People (1979). Over the years, Mr. Schlatter has received numerous honors and
awards including 25 Emmy Award nominations, five Emmys, three Image
Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Television Critics Awards, the
International Radio & Television "Man of the Year" Award, Directors
Guild Award, Producers Guild "Man of The Year" Award, as well as many
others. When the Television Academy celebrated its 25th Anniversary,
they honored him for his outstanding contribution to television. In
1989, he was awarded a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. In
1992, Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra, on behalf of the Scott Newman Center, honored him
with a tribute dinner for his showmanship and involvement to so many
charitable causes. In 1996, the Museum of Television & Radio did a
special tribute to him for his contributions in the world of
television.
Fifteen years ago, he established the American Comedy Awards, an annual
televised event designed to acknowledge the contributions and
achievements of comedic actors and performers. "Of all the work I've
done, I am perhaps most proud of my involvement in the early careers of
performers like Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Roseanne Barr, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and others
who have gone on to greater heights. Working with stars is rewarding,
but helping to create stars is the most fulfilling of all
accomplishments".
Mr. Schlatter is a veteran of over 30 years in network television. He
produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and
specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler,
Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby,
Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat 'King' Cole and
scores of others.
In honor of Frank Sinatra's milestone 80th birthday, Mr. Schlatter produced
the Emmy-winning critically acclaimed two-hour Special Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995). His
recent credits include the 15th Annual American Comedy Awards, The
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Dustin Hoffman (1999) and to Harrison Ford,
The 54th Presidential Inaugural Opening Ceremonies and Muhammad Ali's 60th
Birthday Celebration.
In the past few seasons, he produced the highly successful Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in: 25th Anniversary Reunion (1993), the
Emmy-award winning 'Sammy Davis Jr''s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Muhammad Ali's
50th Birthday Celebration, Frank Sinatra's 75th Birthday Celebration, The
25th Anniversary Of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, The USO 50th Anniversary
Welcome Home America, as well as the Comedy Hall Of Fame Specials, A
Party For Richard Pryor, The People's Choice Awards, Frank, Liza And Sammy:
The Ultimate Event, The American Television Awards, and the
Thanksgiving Special Sinatra Duets. He is married to former actress
Jolene Brand who was a regular on the The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952) and they have two daughters.
Andrea Justine is also a champion equestrian rider. Their daughter
Maria S. Schlatter is an Emmy award winning television producer.
writer, George Schlatter has been responsible for hundreds of hours of
television series and specials. He changed the face of television when
he created and produced such breakthrough series as Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967) and
Real People (1979). Over the years, Mr. Schlatter has received numerous honors and
awards including 25 Emmy Award nominations, five Emmys, three Image
Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Television Critics Awards, the
International Radio & Television "Man of the Year" Award, Directors
Guild Award, Producers Guild "Man of The Year" Award, as well as many
others. When the Television Academy celebrated its 25th Anniversary,
they honored him for his outstanding contribution to television. In
1989, he was awarded a star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame. In
1992, Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra, on behalf of the Scott Newman Center, honored him
with a tribute dinner for his showmanship and involvement to so many
charitable causes. In 1996, the Museum of Television & Radio did a
special tribute to him for his contributions in the world of
television.
Fifteen years ago, he established the American Comedy Awards, an annual
televised event designed to acknowledge the contributions and
achievements of comedic actors and performers. "Of all the work I've
done, I am perhaps most proud of my involvement in the early careers of
performers like Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Roseanne Barr, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and others
who have gone on to greater heights. Working with stars is rewarding,
but helping to create stars is the most fulfilling of all
accomplishments".
Mr. Schlatter is a veteran of over 30 years in network television. He
produced the first 5 years of the Grammy Awards plus series and
specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Eddie Murphy, Cher, Elton John, Bette Midler,
Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson, Doris Day, Jonathan Winters, Richard Pryor, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Cosby,
Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Diana Ross, Lena Horne, Dinah Shore, Nat 'King' Cole and
scores of others.
In honor of Frank Sinatra's milestone 80th birthday, Mr. Schlatter produced
the Emmy-winning critically acclaimed two-hour Special Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995). His
recent credits include the 15th Annual American Comedy Awards, The
American Film Institute Life Achievement Award AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Dustin Hoffman (1999) and to Harrison Ford,
The 54th Presidential Inaugural Opening Ceremonies and Muhammad Ali's 60th
Birthday Celebration.
In the past few seasons, he produced the highly successful Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in: 25th Anniversary Reunion (1993), the
Emmy-award winning 'Sammy Davis Jr''s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Muhammad Ali's
50th Birthday Celebration, Frank Sinatra's 75th Birthday Celebration, The
25th Anniversary Of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, The USO 50th Anniversary
Welcome Home America, as well as the Comedy Hall Of Fame Specials, A
Party For Richard Pryor, The People's Choice Awards, Frank, Liza And Sammy:
The Ultimate Event, The American Television Awards, and the
Thanksgiving Special Sinatra Duets. He is married to former actress
Jolene Brand who was a regular on the The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952) and they have two daughters.
Andrea Justine is also a champion equestrian rider. Their daughter
Maria S. Schlatter is an Emmy award winning television producer.