Jack Haley Jr. | |
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 Jack Haley Jr. (left) with columnist George Christy at the Air America premiere in 1990 | |
| Born | John Joseph Haley III October 25, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2001 (aged 67) |
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| Years active | 1959–1994 |
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John Joseph Haley III (October 25, 1933 – April 21, 2001), known as Jack Haley Jr., was an American director, producer, and writer, and a two-time recipient of the Emmy Award. His credits include directing the 1974 compilation film That's Entertainment!.
He was the second husband of Liza Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland, who had starred with his father in The Wizard of Oz.
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Early life
Haley was born on October 25, 1933, in Los Angeles, the son of actor/comedian Jack Haley and his wife Florence.
Career
As a producer, Haley was responsible for compilations and documentaries about film history, including Hollywood and the Stars (1963-1964), That's Entertainment! (1974), That's Dancing! (1985) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic, narrated by Angela Lansbury. Haley's other credits include producer and executive producer of Academy Awards presentation shows. He directed the 1970 film Norwood and the 1971 film The Love Machine.
With David Wolper, Haley produced the original run of Biography from 1961 to 1962.[2]
Death
Haley developed respiratory failure and died on April 21, 2001, in Santa Monica, California.[3] He is buried in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.
Awards and honors
Peabody Award
| Year | Association | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1966 | Peabody Award | The Hidden World: National Geographic Special | Won |
| 1962 | Peabody Award | Biography | Won |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing in Informational Programming | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic | Nominated |
| 1987 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Informational Special | Minnelli on Minnelli: Liza Remembers Vincente | Nominated |
| 1985 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program | The Night They Saved Christmas | Nominated |
| 1982 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Informational Special | Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter | Nominated |
| 1979 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Program Achievement - Special Events | 51st Academy Awards | Won |
| 1977 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Special Classification of Outstanding Program Achievement | Life Goes to the Movies | Nominated |
| 1975 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement | ABC's Wide World of Entertainment "That's Entertainment: 50 Years of MGM" | Nominated |
| 1968 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Music or Variety | Movin' with Nancy | Won |
Directors Guild of America
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DGA Award | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary | Life Goes to War: Hollywood and the Home Front | Nominated |
| 1968 | DGA Award | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television | Movin' with Nancy | Nominated |
NAACP Image Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NAACP Image Awards | Best Documentary | That's Hollywood!: Black Magic | Won |
Monte-Carlo Television Festival
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Grand Prix | Best World-Wide Television Program | The Hidden World: National Geographic Special | Won |
Venice Film Festival
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Venice Film Festival Silver Lion | Best Documentary | The Hidden World: National Geographic Special | Won |
| 1965 | Venice Film Festival Silver Lion | Best Documentary | Hollywood and the Stars "In Search of Kim Novak" | Won |
| 1964 | Venice Film Festival Silver Lion | Best Documentary | Hollywood and the Stars "How to Succeed as a Gangster" | Won |
Western Heritage Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1965 | Bronze Wrangler | Factual Television Program | Hollywood and the Stars: Episode "They Went That-a-Way" | Won |
Western Writers of America
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1995 | Spur Award | Best Documentary Script | 100 Years of the Hollywood Western | Won |
References
- ^ Archerd, Army (April 21, 2001). "Director, producer Jack Haley Jr. dies". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–Present (ninth ed.). New York City: Ballantine Books. p. 148. ISBN 978-0307483201. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ Lyman, Rick (April 23, 2001). "Jack Haley Jr., 67, Dies; Known for 'That's Entertainment'". The New York Times. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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