George Heinemann Explained

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

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

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

Notes and References

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